By Southern Torch Staff (Photo by Gabe Souza | Getty Images)

FORT PAYNE, Ala. — As part of their long list of service projects in the community, the Fort Payne Kiwanis Club has been delivering meals on wheels every Wednesday for many years to Fort Payne citizens. 

When the kitchen that prepares meals on wheels in Guntersville shut down until further notice, Kiwanian board member Christian Payne sprang into action. Payne, an employee of the City of Fort Payne, contacted several local restaurants for help. 

Business may be suffering due to COVID-19; however, Sally's Smokin' Butts BBQ picked up the tab for every Thursday with enough food for two meals!

Payne, and his wife Jenna, made the decision to feed the 20 senior citizens until they could find more help to supplement the week's other meals. Like a knight in shining armor, Bobby Ledbetter of Twin City Used Cars came to the rescue. 

With just a few phone calls and teaming up with Western Sizzlin', tasty meals will be delivered to these good folks on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday each week. 

"We are truly blessed to have good folks like Bobby Ledbetter and businesses like Sally's Smokin' Butts BBQ and Western Sizzlin' to help coordinate these free meals for seniors," said Jenna Sue Payne. "They are a true blessing to our community."

The Meals on Wheels program allows participants to enjoy a nutritional meal that has already been prepared. For many, it is a highlight to know they have a meal coming.