Crown Hill's Thai Siam served more than 150 meals to people in need Feb. 23 at Seattle's Union Gospel Mission.

"At this time, and at other times when the economy is not so good, people need some help," said Nancy Bhokayasupatt, owner of Thai Siam.

It was the second time Thai Siam, located at 8305 15th Ave. N.W., has served food at the mission. The menu was rice, vegetables with peanut sauce and chick en with plum sauce.

"(Having Thai Siam come) was a blessing," said Ryan, a member of the mission's recovery program. "It touches my heart to have people from the community give their time and do something. It shows that they care and it's a reason for me to not give up."

Bhokayasupatt said Thai Siam has been serving food to those in need on the streets for about 20 years. But, they recently started serving inside Seattle's Union Gospel Mission because the mission treats people with dignity and serving food on the street could be a mess, she said.

The mission is only one of a number of beneficiaries of Thai Siam's annual fundraising efforts, said Sharon Thomas-Hearns, public relations manager for the mission.

"They are starving and they need help,"Bhokayasupatt said about the people Thai Siam helps. "They are thankful to have something to eat, especially in the winter time."