Volunteer of the Month

Team Paul

“My best friend Paul Maynard and I have been volunteering for Heart to Heart over the past three years. We are food ‘mules’,  the easiest job imaginable— we pick up food donations from Target at the loading dock and bring them to the pantry at First Community Church each Friday. The best part of our involvement is that we do not have to do any administrative work and act like responsible adults, other than just remembering to go each week. We are inspired by the incredible generosity of the employees at the Target store who always interrupt their work routine to quickly gather food donations. We encounter many volunteers from church who are unfailingly enthusiastic, optimistic, and focused on their work. A monthly greeting from Lamar is enough to keep us inspired for, well I guess, indefinitely.  We are the poster boys receiving more than we give.”

-Paul Dusseau

Paul Dusseau and Paul Maynard

Amy Garrison’s Class

The spotlight this month is on the Grandview Heights classroom of Amy Garrison

Lynn Snowden

The spotlight this month is on Lynn Snowden, who volunteers on the Resource Line with April, who was honored last month.

April Bryant

April Bryant

The spotlight this month is on April Bryant who volunteers to answer calls from our Resource Help Line with a small group of volunteers.

“I have been volunteer for over 2 years. I have enjoyed every moment. I might not be able to help fully but I try to give as many resources I can. The clients are happy for the assistance! That’s the most rewarding feeling ever. I’m one of Heart to Heart’s clients. Becoming a volunteer was my way to give back!”

Your smile is your business card….

April often shares inspirational quotes, uplifting messages and thoughts to ponder with other volunteers and staff members, which is part of what makes her such a pleasure to work with. This month, she shared this great piece of advice from Maya Angelou.

Ron Cameron

Brent and Matt Osborn

“Working our route to various Starbucks shops each week is gratifying. A big plus is having Matt as part of the team. Overall, a worthwhile experience. We are glad to be part of the H2H organization.” – Matt Osborn

Margaret Carter, “Coupon Lady”

Margaret Carter first became acquainted with Heart to Heart five years ago after moving to Columbus. She first volunteered as a shopper, but for the last three years she has become well known in the pantry as the “Coupon Lady”.

Heart to Heart provides a coupon box that clients are welcome to search through to save money on items the pantry does not provide. Margaret has stepped into the role of managing, clipping, and sorting coupons.

“Even though this is a very small job in the life of Heart to Heart, it is just a way in which I can play a part in this wonderful ministry, helping clients to save a little money and serving God.”

Sheila McGrath

“I have volunteered at Heart to Heart every other Thursday for three years, registering clients at the computer or helping to shop if we are short of shopping volunteers. What I love about my Heart to Heart experience is seeing the relationships that have grown between volunteers and clients making pantry visits a positive experience for those in need, and feeling we are truly doing the Lord’s  work when everyone leaves with a smile on their face and a full shopping cart.”

Margaret Carter, “Coupon Lady”

Margaret Carter first became acquainted with Heart to Heart five years ago after moving to Columbus. She first volunteered as a shopper, but for the last three years she has become well known in the pantry as the “Coupon Lady”.

Heart to Heart provides a coupon box that clients are welcome to search through to save money on items the pantry does not provide. Margaret has stepped into the role of managing, clipping, and sorting coupons.

“Even though this is a very small job in the life of Heart to Heart, it is just a way in which I can play a part in this wonderful ministry, helping clients to save a little money and serving God.”

Dan Frazier, Columbus Center for Human Services

Hello my name is Daniel Frazier. I usually just like to be called Dan but at Heart to Heart they call me “Dan the man” and it always makes me smile.

I have been volunteering at Heart to Heart every Tuesday and Thursday for about 2 years and I love working with all the other volunteers there. They really take the time out to accept me and get to know me and my staff. I like pushing carts and helping people put their food from the pantry in their vehicles.

It’s very rewarding connecting with people and being able to help them. I also enjoy the occasional cooking classes Heart to Heart offers. If you are reading this and think you might like to help out in your community, Heart to Heart and other food pantry’s could always use some good volunteers.