How a weekly breakfast helped students heal from the grief of losing a classmate

Every Wednesday, students converge on a tiny house in St. Louis for their weekly breakfast club, hosted by 66-year-old Peggy Winckowski. Steve Hartman has the story in "On the Road."
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[@TotoTotor]

This is how at least 90% of news should be. Positive and heartwarming.

[@debbiebramwell]

Yes!!

[@el7jake]

One of Steve's best. Beyond that, I'm speechless.

[@JV-zl5ts]

A beautiful story, nothing like grandma's cooking. More importantly, nothing like a grandma's love.

[@georgewilliamsiii4677]

He said, "You guys gotta keep my grandma going."
This is small community love right here.
Amazing and necessary.
We are losing all kinds of traditions.
You do feed off each other kid, but in the best way, sharing energy good and bad.
Not just taking but its in the giving, of time and attention.

[@marionsebia2512]

Their togetherness eases the separation anxiety. God Bless Grandma and all her Grandson's friends.

[@teresalegler2777]

So sorry to hear of her grandson’s tragic death. He started something very special. This happens during COVID, so I’m certain it was even harder for all involved. Thai “GRANDMA” May act one but gained an entire class of “Grandchildren”. Thank you for sharing this uplifting story.

[@b.l.8611]

This is one of the best stories ever. I lost my best friend in high school, and the out pouring of support these kids and woman is getting is a true blessing! Keep it up…..this will bring years of wonderful memories to these kids.

[@peggygibbons1441]

I could not love this more!!! I had the honor of being awarded the title, Tribe Momma, by my daughter & all her friends. And my name is Peggy!! I love all y'all ❤

[@AmericanTeacher-USA]

Tears of joy!
Beautiful event.....
Sincerely hope no one ever betrays her.
She's precious! ❤

[@710blodgett74]

this warms my heart because it show how much kindness there is in the world

[@user-bl6yv6he1s]

What a wonderful story out of tragedy. God bless them all.

[@duncil85]

Absolutely beautiful...my heart goes out to her!

[@bobsturgis4674]

Steve you all ways bring the best stories in the crazy times we live in.We need more like these.Thanks Steve,and keep them coming.☮

[@claudialenz7680]

While not as special as this- I host dinner each Monday night for me & any of my college friends who want to come. It's the best part of my week & truly makes this video hit home. Something so special about sharing a meal with your community 🩷

[@WildTocaBoyHatesNovelas_123]

Every class meetings I watch Steve Hartman is on the road

[@WildTocaBoyHatesNovelas_123]

At school

[@lucasgalvan9737]

Wonderful story. I like the support the gave her and each other. Thanks Steve.

[@Foreskin-Forest]

God bless you, starszy, and may the soul of your grandson live forever more.
Wieczny odpoczynek racz im dać Panie, a światłość wiekuista niechaj im świeci. Niech odpoczywają w pokoju. Amen.
Edit: i still love to come and see this story,
Boże odpoczywaj, amen.

[@rachaeleigh]

I'm not crying I'm not crying at all ❤❤

[@SoberOKMoments]

Old school love and caring. Bless her and bless these kids who are learning what giving means every time they show up at her door. Our healing always begins when we reach out to help heal others. Prayers for all here.

[@weddletina777]

I love this so much! ❤ has me crying 😭 and feeling your ❤️ for a community of youth with a blessed Angel 😇 grandma 👵🏻

[@marlene8456]

So beautiful!!! God bless them all!!! 🙌🏼❤️🙌🏼❤️

[@winnmiller6012]

This is just BEYOND BEAUTIFUL...🥰🥰🥰!!!

[@b.visconti1765]

This is so great! Just makes me cry..❤

[@trekuhl3966]

I just love stories like this.

[@kathrynsinclare8459]

Oh that is wonderful! ❤❤❤😊

[@karlkalweit6214]

keeping its going kids rip sam and love the kids
warms my heart !!!!!!!!

[@jszoradi8650]

Beautiful story 😢

[@powermedal3578]

No words, I'm humbled.

[@corinneanderson1273]

Such a great story.

[@xdavanionx]

This is beautiful

[@etiger675]

God bless you Grandma

[@andreabertelli263]

Best story... ❤

[@lc2296]

Beautiful

[@pernicecartwright8420]

😢😢 This is so wonderful. Keep up the good work guys she needs you.❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@marthameigs9933]

Such a sweet story

[@roseandrews8523]

Amazing.

[@CharlesJohnson-yd9ym]

No Words!!!
Chuck in Michigan

[@eldavis1311]

Bless your heart G Peggy
Sorry about Sam

[@Simon19]

These kids are a promise of a better future for this crumbling society of cultural heathens. 🇺🇸❤️

[@samhouse4371]

A good feature for their school's yearbook

[@TheMisfits7783]

I HOPE THIS IS A TRADTION THAT ONE OF THOSE KIDS CARRIES ON IN THEIR LIFE

[@matthewwj79]

Dam u Steve Hartman for activating my onion cutting glands... again

[@krisxxxxw]

♥️

[@karlkalweit6214]

grandma's are the back bone of any fam one those places a have 3 of those and mugs
😢 rip sam and kids are kipping Sam legacy going
god bells u

[@advertisebigforless]

Angel Parents over St Louis for grieving parents is also a great private support group “Angel Parents”

[@Rob-rx3jw]

Anyone know if we can donate money to her so she can afford all that breakfast? I know how much food I ate at their age.

[@user-vm5ud4xw6n]

She needs a bigger kitchen for all those kids. And a great big table to feed them at!!

[@pjlews8245]

❤

[@Michelle.Leslie]

❤