GR EG RUT H A N A L L-VO LU N T E E R N O N - P R O F I T M O N T H LY N E W S PA P E R SI N C E 1 9 7 6 VO L M M X X V I NO5 M AY 2 0 2 6 F R E E TO R ESI D E N T S ‘Miracle’ of the Pantry Army of Volunteers, Backbone of Food Pantry, Needs Reinforcements...
More
GR EG RUT H A N A L L-VO LU N T E E R N O N - P R O F I T M O N T H LY N E W S PA P E R SI N C E 1 9 7 6 VO L M M X X V I NO5 M AY 2 0 2 6 F R E E TO R ESI D E N T S ‘Miracle’ of the Pantry Army of Volunteers, Backbone of Food Pantry, Needs Reinforcements As Old Guard Retires by mollie babize this all-volunteer effort sustainable, given the growing need? For 20 years, Pat Thayer has been the Thayer is adamant that the current engineer of what one recent volunteer organization is essential: “The Food Pantry called “a well-oiled machine” — the is all volunteer; there are no paid positions. Hilltown Churches Food Pantry. Thayer To hire a professional coordinator would has established partnerships with local change the whole passion within the farms and food distribution networks, organization.” collaborated with local nonprofits, navi- It is what she calls “the miracle of the gated federal and state regulatory mandates Pantry.” and engaged and trained dozens of volunteers to serve a growi
Less
