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September 11, 2026 | Food

Meet Dani!

Our New Groundswell Cafe Manager

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If you’ve been to Groundswell Cafe lately, chances are you’ve already been greeted by Dani’s big smile.

Dani brings more than 30 years of restaurant experience to her new role as Groundswell Cafe Manager, with a specialty that fits Groundswell perfectly: customer service and making people feel welcome.

Dani joined the Groundswell team in November 2024 and quickly found a connection to Matthew 25’s mission. She especially appreciates Groundswell’s Pay-It-Forward program and the opportunity it provides to make sure neighbors can enjoy a healthy meal, even when they can’t afford one.

For Dani, great hospitality is personal. “It’s about making a connection with our customers and getting to know them,” she says.

That’s exactly the kind of atmosphere she wants to create at Groundswell, a place where everyone who walks through the door feels welcome and safe. Her goal is for the Cafe to feel like a home away from home, whether you stop in every week or are visiting for the very first time.

Dani also loves to cook and admits desserts are a particular favorite. Whatever she’s doing, she likes to add a little of her own flair.

Outside of Groundswell, family comes first. Dani loves spending time with her large extended family and her dogs.

If you haven’t visited Groundswell before, or it’s simply been a while, Dani has an invitation for you: Come in and see us!

She wants you to leave satisfied after a nutritious meal (and definitely not hungry!), with a smile that makes your day a little brighter. And there’s something else you can feel good about: every time you choose Groundswell, you’re supporting a Cafe where your meal helps make it possible for someone else to enjoy a meal when they need it.

Stop in soon, say hello to Dani, and help us welcome her to her new role!