At 2Fish Community Café, our mission is grounded in faith and driven by a deep commitment to healing and uplifting our community. We provide holistic services—at little to no cost—to underserved and disenfranchised individuals and families. Our efforts focus on historically underserved youth, returning citizens, seniors, individuals with disabilities, economically disadvantaged persons, and other marginalized populations, ensuring that no one is left behind, regardless of their ability to pay.
OUR STORY
Our journey began in January 2015 when Lisa and Traci Morris opened Filet of Soul Restaurant in Downingtown, PA. Their mission was simple yet profound: to love people and transform lives through the power of employment, food, music, and service. The restaurant quickly became known for its mouth-watering BBQ, Caribbean, and Soul Food cuisine, but its true legacy was far greater.
Lisa and Traci were driven by a passion for mentoring youth, supporting veterans with disabilities, and offering second-chance employment opportunities to individuals with barriers to employment. Filet of Soul became a beacon of hope in Chester County, standing out as the only full-service dining establishment staffed primarily by seniors, individuals in recovery, people with disabilities, and economically disadvantaged youth. Despite its unconventional staffing model, the restaurant maintained stellar 4+ star reviews and a loyal customer base.
In October 2017, Lisa and Traci decided to take their passion to the next level. By narrowing their focus, they broadened their impact on the community’s underserved populations. This led to the creation of Filet of Soul Catering and the Filet of Soul Culinary Institute at the Charles A. Melton Arts & Education Center in West Chester, PA, in partnership with their longtime friend, Jill Swavely—an entrepreneur, educator, and visionary in the hospitality industry.
Over the years, the programs and partnerships blossomed, expanding to include summer youth internships, holistic health and wellness initiatives, worker advocacy services, and a charitable meal distribution program that serves all four low-income census tracts in Chester County.Today, 2Fish Community Café is a thriving hub of compassion, purpose, and transformation, dedicated to healing lives and uplifting communities. Through passion and dedication, we continue to build a brighter, more inclusive future for Chester County and beyond.
In December 2020, Lisa and Traci launched 2Fish Community Café, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, to house and expand these programs. This nonprofit venture allowed them to deepen their commitment to serving marginalized and underserved individuals, empowering the community through food, support, and a vision of hope.
Today, 2Fish Community Café is a thriving hub of compassion, purpose, and transformation, dedicated to healing lives and uplifting communities. Through passion and dedication, we continue to build a brighter, more inclusive future for Chester County and beyond.