Volunteer chefs who participated in emergency food distribution efforts following a devastating disaster are sharing their memories and emotional reflections as they mark a quarter-century since the event. The group, known as "Operation Chefs With Spirit," continues to honor those affected while revisiting the challenges and resilience they witnessed firsthand. Their accounts highlight the lasting impact of the crisis on both the community and the individuals who stepped forward to help. The anniversary serves as a moment to remember the scale of the response and the enduring bonds formed in the aftermath.


Members of "Operation Chefs With Spirit" reflect on the tragedy 25 years later.