As holidays approach, David Chang’s ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire’ donation means a lot to Southern Smoke

Just before Thanksgiving, Southern Smoke received a call of three cases of families sleeping in cars with their children, said Executive Director Kathryn Lott. The Houston-based restaurant-worker charity sent them funds the next day. 

As the holidays approach — causing many workers to scramble for funds for gifts and food or even shelter — and Southern Smoke continues to grow. It’s received an influx of cash and national attention from New York City-based chef and restaurateur David Chang.…