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7 ай бұрынThe energy at Alabama Drexel and Honeybee's is buzzing as Fred and Lisa McMillan serve up hot meals to those in need at their donation-only restaurant. NBC’s Blayne Alexander shares their story on TODAY.
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@stephaniemckelvy4934 7 ай бұрын
They need a gofundme account. This story needs to go viral.
@danab36330 7 ай бұрын
I shared this to my Facebook. They need donations so they don’t have to spend all their retirement money.
@hihikatamari 7 ай бұрын
They already have an official website for donation, just google drexellandhoneybees
@KA-eu9sy 7 ай бұрын
Agreed
@marciachildress4321 7 ай бұрын
I agree 👍🏾
@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403 7 ай бұрын
While I agree that they need a gofundme, the reality is if the tax laws changed such that you could tax unrealized capital gains, there would be enough money to feed everyone. Heck, there's already enough money, but I won't get too political. Anyway, great story.
@juliachildress2943 7 ай бұрын
Christians take note. THIS is the meaning of the gospel. Feeding the hungry, loving your neighbor, welcoming the stranger. Well done good and faithful servants of Jesus.
@Pheneria-dv6zw 7 ай бұрын
Tell that to the rich that don't help this world don't get me wrong I'm not mad but all christian how do you know who does nit help the need of others it's just how you said it
@juliachildress2943 7 ай бұрын
@Pheneria-dv6zw the rich should be helping the poor, and some do. But Christians are called to the standard of Jesus, which means laying down your life for others. Many Christians are engaged in helping and loving their neighbors, but way too many are engaged in politics, banning books, condemning LGBTQ folks, disparaging the homeless, and more. None of that has anything to do with the gospel of Jesus. We need to apply the requirements of Matthew 25's sheep and goats.
@sweettreatsoverload4296 7 ай бұрын
Your message if for those that have not christians. Your wording assumes that christians don't give and that they have it to give. Both assumptions could be wrong.
@maybeitsyou1317 7 ай бұрын
Two ways to go through life. Bitter that those that have won't share or grateful for what you have.@@Pheneria-dv6zw
@nikitatrisha1616 7 ай бұрын
@@sweettreatsoverload4296as a christian myself, i know lot's of christians who look down on homeless. My husband saw me giving a homeless man some money (it wasn't much but it was all I could've afforded) and he told me never to to that again. And his mother is an assistant pastor. Him and his brothers are more dedicated to church than me. I didn't listen to him. If i can help someone, i do.
@marytheresejacksonlutz2533 7 ай бұрын
Bless this couple. I love how they operate their “free” meals. This should be replicated throughout the US. People from all walks of life sharing a meal together.
@kens805 7 ай бұрын
Well then, send them some money!
@YOL1K.K 7 ай бұрын
Its a good start but i feel its to late at this point......but i do wish em the best and ehat they find as success
@drexellhoneybees 6 ай бұрын
We hope to inspire others to do the same. We were a mobile delivery service for years, but had it in our heart to open a restaurant. 6 years ago we finally had the opportunity to make it happen and went for it. We know it won't solve hunger, but if we can make just but a dent, it's better than nothing. People are getting fed, feeling seen and cared for and that's all that matters. Thank you for your support!@@YOL1K.K
@drexellhoneybees 6 ай бұрын
We hope to see many more formed throughout the nation! Thank You!
@Franaflyby 7 ай бұрын
❤ After seeing this story, I had to Google their location, they have a website to donate. $5.00 buys one meal, I donated for a few meals and would ask everyone and anyone here to do the same. These people are awesome 👌 ❤and worthy of help.
@healthfactoryy267 7 ай бұрын
What’s the site?
@Franaflyby 7 ай бұрын
@healthfactoryy267 If you Google .. "Drexell & Honeybees Donations only Restaurant" it has a website option on the page. There, you will see another option to donate $5 meals . ☮️
@danab36330 7 ай бұрын
Drexel and Honeybee’s in Brewton,Alabama
@Franaflyby 7 ай бұрын
@@danab36330 yes ma'am
@yolandagoode9411 7 ай бұрын
Can I please have their website so I can donate? Thank You 😊
@racinjasonjacoby 7 ай бұрын
These people should receive the same popularity that athletes do (not to be worshiped or idolized, but to shine a light to encourage others to do the same). Our society worships athletes and other celebrities, but these people are the real heroes. Thank you for your good service!
@___beyondhorizon4664 7 ай бұрын
Jon bon Jovi the Rock Star started his in new Jersey years ago, hopefully his restaurant is still running.🙏
@Native5 7 ай бұрын
Absolutely
@nellseman6095 7 ай бұрын
JESUS CHRIST would have this couple noted through their community for the good work they're doing feeding the hungry and the ones in need. I admire the love you are giving the brothers and sisters, wish I was there I would help for sure. God bless your effort to expand for another 20 years until we are over the storms of some of humanity Coldness in society.
@mindyourbizmindyourbiz4456 7 ай бұрын
👏👏👏- ☝This comment!
@nellseman6095 7 ай бұрын
If my comment is so hurting that your response is for me to mind my biz as you so put it am only commenting the. work this two people are doing in their community. There is a coldness in this world I will not apologize for I what I know is right , I will say to you may JESUS CHRIST keep you safe in your going out and your coming in through out your life this year.
@loveinthematrix 7 ай бұрын
That story of her crying when she was hungry truly breaks my heart.
@anthonyjones9868 6 ай бұрын
The struggle is real
@loveinthematrix 6 ай бұрын
@@anthonyjones9868 god got u bro don’t give up
@user-se7rd6cm6q 6 ай бұрын
😂 weak
@rabbott9938 7 ай бұрын
Imagine how healthy that food is because it's made with pure love
@RochellB46 7 ай бұрын
Comment almost made me cry ❤
@ia115 7 ай бұрын
Your bugged out, they won't be able to get the best products with no income.
@RochellB46 7 ай бұрын
@@ia115 are you that miserable with your life 🤣 go outside and help someone today go do something good instead of being negative
@ia115 7 ай бұрын
@@RochellB46 in the interview she even says what's on the menu is whatever is on sale. This will hurt them more than help, the new age human donates millions to millionaires not regular joes
@RochellB46 7 ай бұрын
@@ia115 so going hungry would be better for them !? What is wrong with you? You like seeing other suffer?
@arymat9979 7 ай бұрын
People like them deserve to win the powerball. 🙏🏿 God bless them.
@MyGod_MyLove-sn9ok 7 ай бұрын
From your mouth to God's hear! Amen!
@arymat9979 7 ай бұрын
@@MyGod_MyLove-sn9ok Amen. 🙏🏿
@HoodQueen258 7 ай бұрын
Or just a gofundme
@arymat9979 7 ай бұрын
@@HoodQueen258 Yes that too.
@drexellhoneybees 6 ай бұрын
❤
@olivewoo522 7 ай бұрын
I heard about this on the radio last night. An amazing story. We need more people like Lisa and her husband. ❤
@___beyondhorizon4664 7 ай бұрын
Jon bon Jovi the Rock Star started his in new Jersey years ago, hopefully his restaurant is still running.🙏
@drexellhoneybees 6 ай бұрын
thank you ❤
@mmmdizzlebizzle 7 ай бұрын
What a beautiful couple doing God’s work! In a world that has become so much about greed, it’s difficult for a middle-class family of four to afford dinner in a restaurant. So, I can only imagine the money, faith and sheer will it takes to keep this place going! You are an amazing blessing to serve in this way, creating a domino effect from feeding the hungry, to creating relationships, to inspiring people like me! You’ve touched my heart and restored my faith in humanity that in such a dark world, there are still so many rays of light and you are one of them! ❤ Thank you!!
@drexellhoneybees 6 ай бұрын
thank you so much for your kind words ❤
@mmmdizzlebizzle 6 ай бұрын
You’re so welcome! May God bless you so you may continue to bless others!
@marionfriedenthal7352 7 ай бұрын
I am amazed at what they have achieved. To see people who would have gone hungry eating a nutritious hot meal even if they can't afford to pay warms my heart.
@drexellhoneybees 6 ай бұрын
We couldn't do it without our amazing community of supporters from our town and around the nation ❤
@preciousowusu7743 7 ай бұрын
This literally brought me to tears.
@japhya0378 7 ай бұрын
Me too....
@InnerPower4me 7 ай бұрын
Me too
@drexellhoneybees 6 ай бұрын
❤❤
@juliel.bateson4971 7 ай бұрын
WoW!!! Wish there were more places like this. God Bless Them for their service
@SnowWhite717_ 7 ай бұрын
I’m going to look this place up and donate… what an amazing, uplifting and inspiring story at a time when we need some faith and hope. ❤
@___beyondhorizon4664 7 ай бұрын
Jon bon Jovi the Rock Star started his in new Jersey years ago, hopefully his restaurant is still running.🙏
@drexellhoneybees 6 ай бұрын
❤❤
@LadyCriminal0013 7 ай бұрын
Come on celebrities and rich people! Help out with donations from real people doing an honorable job in helping their fellow humans and not thinking about $$, like other companies or greedy people. Open your hearts and wallets to this restaurant.
@youtubesucks1499 7 ай бұрын
Why? You are very generous with other people's money. How much did you donate?
@LadyCriminal0013 7 ай бұрын
@@youtubesucks1499 I have donated and still donating what I can, now that I'm unemployed. I believe that people that are working hard to GIVE is honorable.
@ABoredTroll 7 ай бұрын
It warms my heart to see a unified community in your town.
@pb.j.1753 7 ай бұрын
Wow this couple have the biggest hearts. Bless them.
@Here4TheHeckOfIt 7 ай бұрын
These people are beyond kind ❤ They're refreshing in a selfish and cruel world.
@contactpq 7 ай бұрын
This is a great story! I gotta donate even though I'll never get there .. love what they are doing
@___beyondhorizon4664 7 ай бұрын
Jon bon Jovi the Rock Star started his in new Jersey years ago, hopefully his restaurant is still running.🙏
@rayj.9568 7 ай бұрын
@@___beyondhorizon4664It may be a good service for you to search to see whether Bon Jovi's restaurant is still in operation. You can then let everyone in these comments know.
@Rude_Boi 7 ай бұрын
@@___beyondhorizon4664Well, his net worth is $410 million dollars a year, so he can afford to run his restaurant. These people don't have that kind of money, and need it.
@drexellhoneybees 6 ай бұрын
thank you so much ❤
@richardrangel9849 7 ай бұрын
Is it just me or does all that food look absolutely amazing.
@bethschneider5223 7 ай бұрын
This should have 100 thumbs up . I live in Chicago but I want to help them. They are angels. I am a angel to and I want to find a way to help
@youtubesucks1499 7 ай бұрын
Well donate money to pay for a meal.
@drexellhoneybees 6 ай бұрын
We take volunteers from out of state! Just let us know when you want to come!
@janetteevonne428 7 ай бұрын
I’m drenched in tears…. How amazing🙏🏾
@drexellhoneybees 6 ай бұрын
❤❤
@michellecox1742 7 ай бұрын
Beautiful. Just beautiful. What incredible human beings. May God continue to bless them on their journeys in changing the world!
@marketads1 7 ай бұрын
More stories of people being kind to each other. I love this!
@bobdowlen3028 7 ай бұрын
What a blessing! Such a grand story about ministry to those in need. To God be the glory!
@gasparma2316 7 ай бұрын
That really is amazing even how they give privacy to the ones donating that way they don’t feel embarrassed or people judging them for what they are donating. Also if you are there ine is facing a hardship one or another but everyone else helping out the best way they can. ❤🙏💪🏼
@stephaniegriffin7176 7 ай бұрын
There are still good people in this world. This was so touching and made me cry.
@kennethwilliams7697 7 ай бұрын
These people are angels, period! These precious people are doing the Lord's work and it's amazing! May God continue to bless their ministry with all that they need to keep their vision going. Much Love for this wonderful couple!
@user-hl7hl4ge5e 7 ай бұрын
This could be a model for other communities/groups/individuals that want to help. Reaching out to them for guidance on how to set it up. If I wasn’t disabled and pretty much home bound I would so much love to do this. 💗
@grammyb5216 7 ай бұрын
This is what makes us happy… when we can contribute instead of being driven by money. 🙏✝️♥️
@ivyteacherwilson 7 ай бұрын
What a beautiful and inspiring story! from Louisiana ❤
@susannpatton2893 7 ай бұрын
Everyone needs to eat. EVERYONE This is amazing 👏🏼 Thank you. I've always wanted to do this. You actually did. ❤
@SunUp-l3h 7 ай бұрын
I’ve been to Brewton, AL and I have to tell you I LOVE ALABAMA!!! People like this amazing couple are everywhere and they’re not shy about helping others. I can honestly say that I’ve never met anyone in Alabama that was rude or disrespectful ♥️
@lodortch-f998 7 ай бұрын
I love Alabama..... Huntsville. I moved away and I am regretting everyday. Good ole southern hospitality. I miss yall.
@truthseeker9688 7 ай бұрын
We were so lucky to live in Alabama for several years...GOOD people there!
@shorty1103 7 ай бұрын
Urmmmmm
@drexellhoneybees 6 ай бұрын
❤❤
@nelliecurrie5625 7 ай бұрын
God bless them both, the community they serve and the volunteers. May their cupboards never run out.🙏🏾
@johnclement9370 7 ай бұрын
Good genuine folks helping their community, it's just wonderful and heartwarming, that's what America is all about, people helping people... :-)
@theevolvingmindset333 7 ай бұрын
This restaurant and couple is such a blessing! 🙏🏽🙏🏽
@michaelpapini1434 7 ай бұрын
That’s what this country should stand for and used to stand for! Amazing people I live in ny and think it’s amazing what guys you are doing! Love and respect
@nancy4980 7 ай бұрын
Angels on Earth! 🙂❤ May God bless them and the work they do with such love and care.
@proudhavenot 7 ай бұрын
This is beautiful. It's so refreshing to see somone with the desire to help instead of judge.
@gloriastone3211 7 ай бұрын
God bless this couple for feeding the hungry! They are doing the Lord's work! May they be able to do it for many more years.
@dianneyoung6170 7 ай бұрын
God Bless this couple for all their love and kindness 🙏😊
@stitchthemagnificent2240 7 ай бұрын
Bless this woman and her husband ❤️
@amyserra440 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for feeding people
@bluepurple1971 7 ай бұрын
One of my dreams to do . Is to give back. .. this story touched my soul. Lord will give you the strength and volunteers to continue..
@colleenbrady9675 7 ай бұрын
This is a heartwarming story !! What kind people who used some of their retirement money to start this Donation Only restaurant.
@brittanysapology9528 7 ай бұрын
This is truly what life is all about...its not about money or material wealth, but loving each other and being there for one another
@EmpressNatiLocs 7 ай бұрын
😭😭😭Just so beautiful. What a blessing these people are. Walking in their purpose and doing the Lord’s work. Powerful and showing the fruit of the spirit of love. ❤️❤❤
@___beyondhorizon4664 7 ай бұрын
Jon bon Jovi the Rock Star started his in new Jersey years ago, hopefully his restaurant is still running.🙏
@EmpressNatiLocs 7 ай бұрын
@@___beyondhorizon4664 Wow! That’s so incredibly awesome to hear. I hope it’s still in operation as well. That’s beautiful ❤️
@danab36330 7 ай бұрын
Drexel and Honeybee’s in Brewton,Alabama. They have a donate section on their website.
@yadiavitia-ambriz 7 ай бұрын
❤ May God continue to bless and continue to provide this Beautiful Family in helping all those in need!
@LisaApril 7 ай бұрын
This story brought tears to my eyes. What a wonderful lady! She knows what it’s about❤
@shaleniramsahai5782 7 ай бұрын
It's so reassuring to know there are still caring loving people who do great things without seeking fame
@marilyna597 7 ай бұрын
What beautiful people, and what a beautiful mission!! How easily we forget that either ourselves or someone we know has or regretfully will be in this position. We need more people like these in this world.
@alleykatt6110 7 ай бұрын
I’m so proud, so very proud of what they are doing….. for any and everyone! Bringing people who would probably never talk together!
@stellac.e2086 7 ай бұрын
😊 EXCELLENT STORY. this restaurant is AMAZING. letting people 'in NEED' EAT with dignity & class. food looks 👀 delicious. I can pay, but I'd go to sample her food, then leave a nice wad of cash in donations box 😉👏
@heidiavera5071 7 ай бұрын
This is beautiful! God bless you both and the love ❤️ you are sharing with others
@shelly8965luv 7 ай бұрын
This story has touched my heart! God Bless them for what they do!!
@alienwolf2 7 ай бұрын
we wish them the best and more people could help others like these people are doing.
@Darci3333 7 ай бұрын
God bless these wonderful Saints❤❤❤❤❤
@SacoraSmith 7 ай бұрын
This touch my heart ❤️ Blessings 🙌 Thank you for caring and feeding the needy
@JennWatson 7 ай бұрын
We don't find a lot of money in there ..( *donations box full of handwritten notes of gratitude) but we find everything we need in there to keep going!' They are changing the world!!! ❤❤
@user-yd1du5ny2i 7 ай бұрын
God Bless this couple!!
@jo8726t 7 ай бұрын
I agree NBC put a donation site up for them!
@nycnative6054 7 ай бұрын
It’s alwAys the less fortunate that have giving hearts
@Ace-lj6qb 7 ай бұрын
Wow this is so beautiful. This is how you spend money. I pray someone would give them a million dollars for a donation. 🙏🏾 God Bless You.
@Chronically_JBoo 7 ай бұрын
This is beautiful if they were close I'd volunteer every day
@deborahbeltz718 7 ай бұрын
Beautiful lovely people, good hearts, more people should do this. If they can, you can always donate to help out, not they they ask for it, but we could all help by giving back to the good people. That hard workbwill be paid 10 fold. god will take care of them ❤ god bless
@gasparma2316 7 ай бұрын
Blessings for everyone and her and all the ones that help out and also customer behavior.
@janaeaye742 7 ай бұрын
This is such a beautiful act of love and kindness. So glad they have an option to donate electronically on their website. ❤
@katherineking3174 7 ай бұрын
Remarkable!!! Blessings!!!
@candaceshirley8173 7 ай бұрын
This is absolutely what many communities around the world need, keep up the good work, may god bless you both
@norasmith2474 7 ай бұрын
What a wonderful couple. Someone set up a gofundme so we can donate!
@esmeraldacamacho7719 7 ай бұрын
God bless them for doing this 🙏🙏🙏
@sandyb1464 7 ай бұрын
What amazing people 🙏☘️💚
@denisecopeland3634 7 ай бұрын
This really touched my heart😢both she and her husband are real angels❤❤❤
@winstonbuckley1556 15 сағат бұрын
Truly good people 😢 hope on humanity restored.
@tallen4981 7 ай бұрын
This is sooo beautiful! They deserve so much for their kindness and love for people.
@fowleheidi482 7 ай бұрын
Theyre the kind of people who deserve a gofundme
@Chaquita_T 7 ай бұрын
Heavenly father please bless the heart of these people
@evelynjenkins312 7 ай бұрын
So nice of them to help out such a blessing you will still be around for your good you both do
@themessengacross1581 7 ай бұрын
Amen this is a Beautiful Story... God Bless them🙏😊
@donjosegomburza835 7 ай бұрын
Instead of donating your money to Trump, put your money into this charity.
@Rude_Boi 7 ай бұрын
Meanwhile Biden is taking your tax dollars and giving it to Ukraine in foreign aid, with the rest of the $75 BILLION dollars that he gives away... keep coping though.
@SouLoveReal 6 ай бұрын
Or instead of donating your money to *_Joe Biden,_* put your money into this charity. Donald Trump makes is wealth through PRIVATE businesses he owns. Biden makes his wealth by mishandling OUR/YOUR tax money. Biden never had a REAL job in his life - ALL government.
@drexellhoneybees 6 ай бұрын
Thank You so much for sharing our story, the support we have received has been so overwhelming! ❤
@michaelbatiste6640 6 ай бұрын
People like this makes the world go round and we need more like this beautiful, inspiring and oh so blessed couple.. may God bless you and all the volunteers ❤❤❤
@cjfromny 7 ай бұрын
Bless this couple ❤ we need more people like them in this world
@Amanda-rv8to 7 ай бұрын
What a blessing you two are to your community. May Godbless you and those you help.
@Nicolee7764 6 ай бұрын
This is fantastic, I'm so glad their mission is being told and shared. God Bless them!!🙏🏼
@Shaun-de7zb 7 ай бұрын
God bless this woman because she's a an angel on this earth and the blessings she's giving is coming back to her full circle . She is a true example of unconditional love in action .
@zopound2000 7 ай бұрын
Shi almost made me cry bro . Growing up me n my siblings ain’t have no food or nothing we used to have to beg on corners for foood then eventually my mom passed away n we was put in cps until we aged out . I wish we had this growing up I feel like things would have been different. Thank y’all so much keep them doors open auntie 🤲🏽💜
@Eatshhhushi 7 ай бұрын
These two folks have a big heart. Wish we have more people like them!
@matriarchfacilitator 7 ай бұрын
I understand this, and I am so grateful to hear such wonderful news. Thank you for sharing these beautiful people and beautiful story.
@davidcaudill7779 7 ай бұрын
That's what you call somebody doing all the kindness of the heart because they're good
@ericvandomselaar8420 7 ай бұрын
I may cry! What a wonderful place.
@dbll827 6 ай бұрын
WOW! This is awesome!What a impact she is having on this community among people who would not normally socialize with one another.God bless you!
@gwen3010 7 ай бұрын
GOD bless you all!!!!🙏🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤❤
@unexpectedvixen5685 7 ай бұрын
This is right next to my hometown and I've never heard of it! I want to donate to them.
@simplycookingwithshawn 7 ай бұрын
What a blessing to be a blessing. May God continue to bless these two beautiful people for their giving.
@prlopez6134 7 ай бұрын
Beautiful story we need more people this in the world God Bless them both.
@CarmenSantana-jn3nb 7 ай бұрын
Bless them 🙏 ❤️
@shaunl7103 7 ай бұрын
She is doing amazing work there and the food is great.
@lo7250 7 ай бұрын
Bless their heart. Nothing but love
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