From Mark:
I volunteer with Heart to Heart in order to give back a portion of all I have been blessed with. Knowing that I’m working with others as a team to help those in need makes this all so worthwhile. It’s fulfilling to have a reason to get up and out the door on days when I’m volunteering, and I always feel better at the end of a shift than when I started. And that seems to be more true now than when I started volunteering a few years ago.
Mark
From Amy:
Katie Halley nominated Mark for this honor, with enthusiastic support from me! She mentioned that Mark is always friendly and helpful, keeping his cool while problem-solving. Katie said, “He always goes the extra mile for the cause with a sunny disposition. I feel lucky to work with him.” I completely agree and know he’ll help wherever he can.
Mark has volunteered for Heart to Heart in many ways over the years:
- Pre-COVID, when we had regular donations from Starbucks, he would do the weekly pickups and deliver to the food pantry
- In 2023, he helped Amy research the cargo van, determining needs and availability, working with several dealerships, and even helped negotiate the purchase!
- Mark recently volunteered to learn the MOFC ordering process, to serve as backup to our order coordinator, Mike Delphia. He is now regularly working with Mike to maintain the food pantry stock.
- Most often, you can find Mark volunteering with the Pop-Up Pantry, often driving to the sites in our van. Again, this year, he is working alongside Janice Rook to organize a special Christmas project with the Pop-up Pantry.
You can find Mark volunteering at Heart to Heart most Wednesdays, wearing his trademark Indiana Jones hat. Who wore it better? His dedication to the work of Heart to Heart over the years is admirable and we are grateful for his continued service. ”