BARDSTOWN, Ky. (WDRB) -- A new place to eat in Bardstown is serving up more than just a good meal. "On-The-Go-Foods" provides fresh, made from scratch food while employing people with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

It's run by the Guthrie Opportunity Center, a non-profit that provides job training to those with special needs and helps them achieve their goals.

"Their passion, their eagerness to learn and do things the right way and consistently has made me pretty proud of the guys," said Rick Hagan, the Food Service Director. 

Hagan oversees six workers who spend their days preparing sandwiches, salads and sides for customers. On a typical day, he roams the kitchen handing out compliments and helping to build employees' self esteem.

"If you want the best club sandwich in Kentucky, it's made by Trevor right there," he said.

During a typical lunch rush, "On-The-Go -Foods" can serve up to 300 people. And with each meal sold, the money goes right back into the Guthrie Opportunity Center to help more people. 

"My theory is the way into most people's hearts is food, so that's the best way to get them in the door," says Rick Hagan, the food service director.

The good food seems to be working its magic.

"Lots of people have been saying how great it is and how easy it is to get the food," said Rebecca Reiter, who stopped in to grab lunch for her co-workers.

Through word of mouth, business has more than doubled. With each sandwich and salad served, there's an opportunity for employees to grow and feed the people of Bardstown in more than one way.

"I think it's fabulous what it does for our community. It's a very good service that gives people things to do and a good place to get something to eat and support a good cause," said Reiter.

After just a few weeks in business, "On The Go Foods" is already looking  to expand by hiring more workers and eventually growing a garden.

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