On a recent Thursday, a “ballet of chaos” played out over bins of vegetables and vats of stew as each ladle and portion was carefully measured, ingredients were double checked, and delivery bags were sealed by a cadre of volunteers.

Project Angel Heart operates like a meal train on an industrial scale — down to the stainless steel fixtures of its commercial kitchen on the very northern edge of Denver. But in every tray of food, custom-made to the client’s needs, volunteers and organizers see more than just an assortment of food.

They see nourishment for people fighting life’s toughest battles. They see love for neighbors who are strewn across the state. And they see dignity for thousands of Coloradans who need just a little help following a diagnosis with a severe and chronic illness.

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