As One Bistro reflects on the highlights and challenges of 2024, we are amazed by the sovereignty of our Lord and overwhelmed by the goodness of God. As we provide a place where our neighbors eat and come together as one community, we hold steadfast to “So, whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, you should do it all for God’s glory” (I Corinthians 10:31).

Being a non-profit, community café, we have some of the same challenges that any other for-profit, food service industry would face – rising food costs, equipment that needs repaired or replaced, unexpected power outages, the occasional plumbing problem, and turnover in staff. We manage these snags with grit and resolve and cover everything in prayer, knowing “that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose” (Romans 8:28).

Recalling our highlights gives us the great honor of celebrating a most generous and supportive community who loves and embraces our volunteer, pay-what-you-can, pay-it-forward model where we provide a seat at the table for everyone! We had 13 Table Sponsors, 54 Community Meal Sponsors, and 39 Volunteer Groups.  YOU helped make it our largest ever National Everybody Eats Weeks – honoring our local heroes! As a community, you provided One Bistro with 10,212 volunteer hours and you big-heartedly contributed Pay-it-Forward making it possible for us to give away 10,862 complimentary meals to our hungry neighbors. That is LOVE in action: ^“Generous people will be blessed, because they share their food with the poor” (Proverbs 22:9).

We have incredible partnerships and we cherish each one! Whether you grew flowers for the tables, painted our chalk board, grew our delicious microgreens, bibb lettuce & other produce, bought Tokens to bless others, helped us prepare boxed meals for the community or provided stockings for our guests at Christmas…each of you are important and loved. “There are different ways to serve the same Lord…” (I Corinthians 12:5).

Looking forward to 2025, let us remember how Paul encourages us in Philippians 3:12-14 as he sits in prison, unsure of his own future of being released. “I’m not saying that I have this all together, that I have it made. But I am well on my way, reaching out for Christ, who has so wondrously reached out for me. Friends, don’t get me wrong: By no means do I count myself an expert in all of this, but I’ve got my eye on the goal, where God is beckoning us onward—to Jesus. I’m off and running, and I’m not turning back.”

So, we ask, will you join One Bistro in joyous anticipation of setting our priorities of reaching more for Christ as we strive to be all we can be for Jesus while we love and feed our neighbors? We hope you’ll say “yes”.

We were so blessed again this year by Legacy Christian Academy's art students, along with LCA's high school art teacher, Motyka Johnson. They decorated our windows for the holidays with sweet arctic animals who stopped in to sample One Bistro's burgers, soups, pizza and cookies.

Along with One Bistro's Board of Directors, United Way of the Greater Dayton Area, Greene County Branch gave a special Holiday Support donation to help sponsor our Christmas Community Meal celebration.

One Bistro's Board of Directors

Sarah Mays gave a wonderful devotional and outgoing Board President, Denise Davis welcomed and introduced new Board Officers, Sue Hunt, Treasurer, Steve Brodsky, President and Frankie Aguilar, Secretary.

We gave away devotional books and Bibles to kids and adults as well as 100 stockings stuffed full of Christmas goodies and cheer.

"God truly has his hands on this place" ~ Troy Copley

We are so grateful for each of our Community Meal volunteer groups! Thank you for serving!

Looking for something worthwhile to fill her time, Ann attended a volunteer training at One Bistro earlier this year. She immediately fell in love with the community cafe concept and began volunteering regularly. She says, "It is so easy to serve, and it makes me feel useful!" She loves giving people a good start to their day and has reconnected with so many friends and community members who have come in to dine! She loves that people who come in needing a meal are given delicious food with large portions which are made fresh! "If you really want to see what One Bistro is all about, come in and eat, then you'll understand!"

Xenia Rotary has been a friend to One Bistro in various ways over the years. Recently, Denise Davis, One Bistro's Board President, was invited to share the many ways One Bistro's mission is spread throughout the community. Denise also had the opportunity to introduce One Bistro's incoming President, Steve Brodsky, who is a Xenia Rotarian.

We are scheduling Community Meal Sponsors and Volunteer groups for 2025! Community Meal happens weekly on Wednesday 5pm to 7pm and is made possible because of our sponsors and volunteers.

Is your business, organization, church, small group or family looking for a way to serve together and give back to our community?

Sign up now for this unique and fun experience and to reserve your spot. For more information, email info@onebistro.org.

These dates will fill up quickly!

Imani Benson, Wilberforce University

The Dailey Family

The Helton Family

If you have a group that would like to volunteer, please email info@onebistro.org

or give us a call at 937-736-2358.



We will be happy to find the perfect day, time and opportunity for your group.

"My second time here. I ordered a salad, the Reuben sandwich and a power bowl. They were all great. An awesome experience on both occasions. I'll look forward to returning whenever I'm in the area."

~ Vicky Gaston