Sunrise Café in Middleton is turning its kitchen into the center of a community effort, making sure people know that help is available when times get tough.

"We want to do our part so that the community knows that hey, we're here and we're willing to help and support them," said Patty Ybanez, the main prep cook at Sunrise Café.

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Ybanez has been with Sunrise for nearly 7 years and has been working at the Middleton location for a few months. She commutes from Boise to work in the community, which she describes as reminiscent of her small-town upbringing.

"I love this community. I grew up in a small town, Melba, Idaho, and this is basical

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