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December 29, 2011

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December 27, 2010

We have been volunteering for several years and have seen the dedication of the other volunteers, as well as the fantastic, caring assistance that our clients receive. Even though the client base has... text

December 29, 2011

The Pantry provides a dignifying experience for each client. We provide not only food, but also friendliness, empathy and respect. The pantry pays not a penny in salaries - - everyone is a volunteer, including the entire leadership team. All the volunteers will go the extra mile to serve our clients. It is an honor to serve among these volunteers; it is also gratifying to work with our clients, many of whom face wide-ranging challenges with grace and poise. - - debbie & randy b.

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Would you volunteer for this group again?

Definitely

For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?

Life-changing

Did the organization use your time wisely?

Very Well

Would you recommend this group to a friend?

Definitely

When was your last experience with this nonprofit?

2011

December 27, 2010

We have been volunteering for several years and have seen the dedication of the other volunteers, as well as the fantastic, caring assistance that our clients receive. Even though the client base has nearly doubled over the past four years as the US economy plunged, the Pantry has somehow risen to the challenge with ever-improving services. Most recently, it was a joy to see the true spirit of the 2010 Christmas season, as our all-volunteer organization distributed Christmas dinner fixings to over 200 families and answered the precise Christmas wishes of over 500 children! Then, two days later, took to the task of delivering "senior boxes" to the elderly, and continuing to provide emergency food supplies to over 100 families per week - - our clients select their own groceries in an uplifting, shopping-like experience. The dedicated volunteers take their cue from the exceptional role models on the Board and in leadership positions, all of whom fight hunger passionately and wisely without a penny of salary

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We have had clients tell us that the pantry has saved their lives.

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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

none

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Bill and Gretchen

November 30, 2010

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November 30, 2010

I have recently started volunteering at this charity. It has been a wonderful experience. This is a well organized group that are dedicated to helping our neighbors. Kindness and exceptance is the name of the game at the Lords Pantry and I am proud to say I am affiliated with it, Hats off to the dedicated people I see there every week!

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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

the amount of food and services that are provided

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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

none

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Barb C

November 30, 2010

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November 30, 2010

I have been a volunteer with the Lord's Pantry for over 20 years. When I first discovered it the whole operation worked out of two double closets. The clients received a grocery bag of canned vegetables and meats and the one memory that sticks in my mind was the box of saltines...clients received one stack of crackers. Today clients leave, after making their own choices, with a shopping cart filled to the brim. To say that the pantry has come a long way is understating the enormity of the organization and it's volunteers [no one is paid]. Through amazing leadership, a board of directors with visions, tremendous contributions from the community and many helping hands, the Lords Pantry is an outstanding example of love and commitment to an ever growing need.

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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

volunteer situations, fundraising, etc

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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

Help them in whatever way I could, financially or through volunteerism.

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November 30, 2010

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November 30, 2010

I was looking for a place to volunteer since I retired and started helping at The Lord's Pantry last spring. I feel privileged to work with Jan and her assistant Linda. The Pantry provides monthly food assistance to families in the Downingtown area who would otherwise go hungry. The volunteers I work with are amazing and the clients I see each month are so appreciative. They are able to truly shop and choose the food products their family needs. The number of needy families continues to grow and I find it so rewarding to be able to help at this wonderful organization.

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Each client I help is so appreciative as they leave with their baskets overflowing with food.

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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

Nothing

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elzee

November 30, 2010

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November 30, 2010

I have been volunteering at the Lord's Pantry for about 2 months now and I can't believe how many people they help. They always go theat extra mile. If a client needs something special they try and find it. It is very rewarding for me to see how much is done every time I am there.

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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

seeing how grateful the clients are. They always say thank you.

Ways to make it better...

If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

try and get the would out to the community so others would come out and volunteer.,

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Would you volunteer for this group again?

Definitely

For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?

A lot

Did the organization use your time wisely?

Quite well

Would you recommend this group to a friend?

Definitely

Did your volunteer experience have an effect on you? (teaching you a new skill, or introducing new friends, etc.)

no

How did this volunteer experience make you feel?

happy to know I am helping people in need

When was your last experience with this nonprofit?

2010

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steve of exton

November 30, 2010

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November 30, 2010

For two years I have been a regular volunteer with the Lord's Pantry. It has been highly fulfilling for me on a personal level. I have seen first hand the lengths to which members of the organization will go to provide nourishing food and support to clients who, despite living in the most affluent county in the state, would otherwise go hungry. Not only are clients accorded the dignity of choosing from a variety of healthy foods and fresh produce, but they are given assistance with food delivery and personal transportation when needed.

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expressions of overwhelming gratitude by clients physically unable to come in when I bring them a half dozen bags of food they have requested.

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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

not make any substantive ones. The fact that one sees the same volunteers coming back week after week and month after month speaks to the very upbeat working environment and the very rewarding nature of this work.

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sunny

November 30, 2010

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November 30, 2010

I started volunteering in September of this year at The Lord's Pantry. When I first started I was simply amazed at the dedication of the people working and volunteering. I enjoy what I do and it gives me great pleasutre seeing the people 's faces of who we help.

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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

volunteering

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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

change nothing.

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boogey

November 29, 2010

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November 29, 2010

clients really like that they get to choose their food instead of just taking whatever is given

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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

volunteering

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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

try to have less waste

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Bruce

November 24, 2010

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November 24, 2010

This was the first time for me to volunteer. It was very rewarding to see and work with a very organized group and be able to help so many people during Thanksgiving time. The organizers were very friendly and efficiently used everyone's time. Great job. Thanks fo rthe opportunity.

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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

Downingtown

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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

Offer scheduled times

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karl t

November 24, 2010

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November 24, 2010

I have been a volunteer at the pantry over the last year. These folks do a great job providing a very needed service in our area. Jan Leaf, the director, and her team of volunteers are very organized and committed. They continue to take care of an ever increasing volume of existing and new clients.

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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

The clients are so grateful for our help. This organization is making a difference in our community.

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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

I would ask everyone in the community to donate food or money or time to the Lord's Pantry.

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Would you volunteer for this group again?

Definitely

For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?

Some

Did the organization use your time wisely?

Quite well

Would you recommend this group to a friend?

Definitely

When was your last experience with this nonprofit?

2010

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