Cass and her brother have trouble keeping a roof over their heads and food on the table since they ditched foster care. When a stranger shows up with free sandwiches, Cass has no way of knowing that one lunch will lead to an unexpected partnership, and the creation of a place of refuge that could reunite a divided community. In this moving story of second chances, an unlikely pair of friends will realize the ability of one person to make a difference and the power of what becomes known as the summer kitchen to nourish the soul.