During the Humanitarian Bowl in December, the Falcon football team battled the University of Idaho. A week before the teams hit the field, they competed in a “Bowl for Beef” bowling match where each pin knocked down earned two pounds of beef for the school’s selected charity. The University chose to make their donation, provided by Certified Angus Beef, to Martha’s Kitchen.

Former offensive lineman and University alum Scott Albert said it was a privilege to be part of the community effort.

“It’s always good to give back no matter what, whether you’re donating time or anything else,” Albert said.

C. Maxine Miller, who has been the head coordinator for Martha’s Kitchen since it opened in 1991, accepted the check for beef Wednesday afternoon. Miller said that although various businesses in the community donate to Martha’s Kitchen often, she was pleasantly surprised by the football team.

“I’m so excited. I don’t know what to do,” Miller said.

Martha’s Kitchen, located in First United Methodist Church on East Wooster Street, serves meals on Fridays from 4:30-6 p.m. An average of 50 people are served every week, according to Miller.