Nick remotely joins Carl, our Chief Global Officer, and Wanda, our Director of Latin America, to explore the rapid growth of Mercy Chefs Global. They discuss the impact of local church networks, the new mobile field kitchen trucks reaching isolated communities, and how a simple fresh orange shifted a boy’s outlook on life in Ukraine.
23 Sept 2025
From Immediate Response To Lasting Hope
Mercy Chefs has been on an extraordinary journey over the past year, serving 4.5 million meals across 26 deployments worldwide. From the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Helene to the remote jungles of Myanmar, our teams have shown up with unwavering compassion. Yet what sets our work apart isn’t just immediate disaster response—it’s the long-term commitment through our Beacon of Hope model. Born out of Hurricane Michael in Panama City, where we stayed for over two years, this approach allo...
1 Aug 2024
On Deployment: Uganda
Join us for a powerful conversation with Mercy Chefs Marketing Manager, Craig Wishart, and Vice President of Mercy Chefs Global, Carl Ladd, who calls in from the Nairobi Airport in Eastern Africa. Craig and Carl reflect on their recent trip to Uganda where they witnessed the brutal realities of life in the villages of Arua and Kaabong. In addition to stories of hardships faced by Sudanese refugees that fled the genocide of their homeland, they share heart-wrenching but uplifting stories ...
1 Apr 2024
A Recipe for Resilience in Global Relief
Stepping out of one's comfort zone can lead to life's most profound callings, a truth Carl Ladd, Vice President of Mercy Chefs Global, knows all too well. His journey to the frontlines of global disaster relief is a testament to the courage found in service to others. Join us as Carl shares his gripping life story, marked by an upbringing among missionary work that clearly etched his path toward aiding those in desperate need. His tales from around the globe—filled with struggles and triumphs...
26 Dec 2023
Looking Back at 2023
As the festive holiday lights twinkle, we often forget the darkness lingering in the shadows of disaster-stricken areas. In this episode, Mercy Chefs' CoFounders, Gary and Ann LeBlanc, share the impactful stories behind our dedicated service across the country and around the globe. From the tornado-touched landscapes of Mississippi and Tennessee to the earthquake-ravaged streets of Turkey and Syria, we walk you through a year of feeding body and soul. We are not just recounting the delivery o...
25 Aug 2023
On Deployment: Maui Wildfires
After spending a week on deployment in West Maui, Nick sits down and shares some personal reflections. Nick’s parents are pastors at Citizen Church in Lahaina - a seven minute drive from the center of the burn scar left by recent wildfires. He shares stories of beauty found amidst tragedy, serving hearts in the community, and even miracles of God’s provision manifested through hot meals.
7 Jun 2023
17 Years of Mercy Chefs
As Mercy Chefs celebrates 17 years of feeding body and soul, Nick Green joins our “Hey Buddy” podcast. He shares some of his most memorable experiences serving on deployment, including his powerful conversion story, and how he has seen Mercy Chefs grow exponentially in the last few years.
25 Jan 2023
On Deployment: Eastern Kentucky Response
Nick sits down with Managing Chefs, Dustin Force and John Thompson, to discuss our ongoing work in Eastern Kentucky.
8 Sept 2022
On Deployment: Ukraine Update
After working along the Romania/Ukraine border for the past seven months, Chef Jon White joins our Hey Buddy Podcast to give an inside look about how we've provided over three million pounds of food into Ukraine.
5 Aug 2022
On Deployment: Eastern Kentucky Floods
Join us as we welcome Chef Gary and Luke B. to the "Hey Buddy" Podcast this week to give a behind the scenes look at our response to the deadly flooding that ripped through Eastern Kentucky the last weekend of July '22.
22 Apr 2022
Volunteer Appreciation Week
Join us to learn all about what it means to be a Mercy Chefs Volunteer and hear from our incredible Volunteer Coordinators: Molly & Janette. Take an inside peak to the magic and hardwork that goes into feeding thousands of people a day! You’re in for a lot of laughs with this one.
14 Apr 2022
On Deployment: Ukraine
Join us as we welcome Mercy Chefs Founders, Chef Gary & Ann LeBlanc to the "Hey Buddy" Podcast this week to uncover the details of our response to provide relief for Ukrainians in the midst of this war.
31 Mar 2022
Just Go Feed People
Join us behind the scenes of Mercy Chefs and its earliest days with Founder & CEO, Chef Gary LeBlanc. From the first deployment to building the first Mercy Chefs mobile kitchen and everything in between, take a deep dive with us into what it means to feed body and soul and find out how this podcast got its name.
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