Hugs Cafe In McKinney

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It's been proven that hugging is extremely effective at healing sickness, depression, anxiety and stress.  That is not news to the folks that run the Hugs Cafe in McKinney.

It is a very special cafe on East Virginia Street with a sign out front that says "Have you had your Hugs today?"  It all started when Ruth Thompson was sleeping one night.

"I absolutely had a dream about a restaurant that employed adults with special needs.  I told my husband and he said we have got to do it" said Founder of Hugs Cafe in McKinney.

Hugs Cafe now employs 22 full-time special needs folks from all over North Texas serving lunch from 11 am - 3 pm six days a week.

"They do everything in this kitchen" Ruth added.

JD Ryan is getting some Hugs in McKinney...Around Town!

Details: www.hugscafe.org

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