Neighbors helping neighbors is what Central Virginia is all about.
You know that, and so do these kind volunteers. Sharing why they give in their own words.
Tyler
“There’s not many jobs here in Aylett. If it weren’t for the pantry, a lot of people would be in trouble, for sure. I see people out here every Saturday, and being here for the first time, I’ve enjoyed helping my community out. I’ll definitely be back.”
Willie
“I worked for 40 years. I came from the Philippines, and I’ve been blessed by this country. I’ve been blessed with a wonderful wife, two kids, a home, and I just wanted to give back to the community. I thought this could be a way to do that, and I really love the organization.”
Jason
“I started volunteering with FACES 10 years ago when I was a student at Hampden-Sydney, and I’ve just kept coming back.”
Kathy
“There are so many beautiful people that I’ve met as a volunteer. When I come to the door, they are smiling. They can’t wait to see me, and I can’t wait to see them. I’ve learned their birthdays and I bring them flowers, and they always greet me with a smile. It’s just wonderful.”
Tanita
“Feeling connected to the community is amazing. I think just meeting the people that I know that volunteer here as well, along with the clients – just being able to have that family here away from my family, that’s definitely kept me coming back.”
Deb
“It brings me back to my childhood. My mom would always say, ‘nobody goes hungry in my house.’ And that’s just always stuck with me. I don’t want anybody to go hungry in my community. I want to know that our neighbors are taken care of.”
Raymond
“Some people don’t have. Some people do. We give what we can to the community. I’ve seen big fires, people in buildings… I’ve seen a lot. But this work feels just as important.”
Flor
“Coming to this pantry, it’s a very nice place because we can do what we feel in our heart, which is to give back and help others. It’s the best thing that you can do, and that makes us feel happy. It doesn’t matter if we’re out in the sun or the rain, our desire is to help out.”
Hossein
“Everybody that I deliver to is in need of help, and it’s great to learn more about them. I would encourage anyone looking for volunteer opportunities to consider Feed More. It’s one of the most important organizations that I think you could volunteer your time for.”
