Crowds fill an Augusta church seven days a week. It's not just people's faith, but their belief in down home cooking that keeps them coming back for more.

"We cook soul food, down home soul food. Just like you would cook at home," said manager George Young.

Fried chicken, pork, homemade desserts, and more have these crowds packing the first floor of the United House of Prayer on Wrightsboro Road. Maddison as it's called has been a staple in the community for more than 8 years.

"The purpose of this restaurant is to serve the community," Young said.

Fred Chappell has been a volunteer here for the past 6 years.

"There's no better place to come but to go to a church and eat there. There's no better place to be."

He and 25 devoted parishioners donate their time and culinary skills to serve three hot meals, six days a week.

"Just to have the opportunity to serve our community makes me feel good to do that," Chappell said.

At the restaurant, they serve every segment of the population.

"We have lawyers, judges, firemen, police, you name it," Young said.

And the regulars who eat in this house of worship say they'll continue doing so, as often as possible.

"Sometimes once a week, sometimes twice a week. I can't stand too much of it, it'll put pounds on you," said Charles McCann, customer.

The money that's collected from the meals go towards maintaining the restaurant.