December 2, 2009
Have been a Foodshare volunteer for 8 years, and as a professional social worker I constantly refer needy clients to them, also. The staff is amazingly dedicated - to them, it's much more than a job, it's a mission. The 2,500 volunteers are incredibly involved and many serve more than one function. I am continually impressed that 95% of their budget goes directly to helping people.
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The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Truly above and beyond - they really consider what they are doing to be a mission. Delightful group of people to spend time with!
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
MY ROLE:
Volunteer & I go out weekly on the Mobile truck which delivers fresh produce to needy people; I give talks and do tabling events for their Speakers' Bureau; I help Spanish-speaking clients complete SNAP applications through the organization's food stamp program.