A volunteer who can be found wherever help is needed!

Name: Andrew Stern

Occupation: retired

Role at Foodshare: speakers bureau, tabling events, Empty Bowls, Turkey and a Twenty, Walk Against Hunger, Mobile Foodshare, retail pick up

How long with Foodshare? 4 years

How first became involved with Foodshare: “I had heard of Foodshare and had contributed money.  One of my former employee’s husband, Tony Hayes, has been very active with Foodshare for many years.  It was through his experiences I learned of the wonderful things Foodshare does for the community.”

Why I support Foodshare: “giving back to the community – helping others who are in need of support – feeding those that are in need – helping people and trying to end hunger”

Most recent accomplishment: formed 2 teams of former business associates for Turkey and a Twenty – collected a total of $780.00 and 35 turkeys

What has changed the most at Foodshare in your time with us? Increase in the number of individuals that are in need of food

What has stayed the same? Satisfaction in helping others in need

How Andy describes himself:  Dedicated

What others say about Andy:  Andy is one of our go-to volunteers!  If we need something done, we know we can ask him and we know it will get done!

Andy is most proud of:  Giving back to others

Something about Andy that few people know: “How young I look for someone of my age!”

Motivation to volunteer  “The joy in helping others”

Anything you would like to add about your volunteer experience at Foodshare? “Foodshare staff and other volunteers are great to work with!”