“Giving back is an opportunity for a blessing.” Following his move across the world and recent retirement, Abraham started his search for volunteer opportunities to help his newfound community, the Treasure Coast. He found the best way to enrich the lives of his community members was by volunteering with Market Fresh on the Move - [...]
“This is my safe place and I love it here.”Little did Michael know that a simple visit to The Source Ministries would not only be a valuable lifeline for his family, but also a spark for tremendous change in his life.Michael and his wife, Adrian, first visited Treasure Coast Food Bank agency partner, The Source [...]
“Don’t be afraid to ask for help.” Raquel and her family have become recipients of your generosity — a gift that continues to give across the Treasure Coast this holiday season. Raquel recalls first visiting The Mustard Seed Thrift Store to donate some items from her home. In her act of generosity, she stumbled across [...]
“The fact that Treasure Coast Food Bank does as much as it does is something I want to be a part of.” Kathy, 65, is a retired nurse anesthetist and a current Treasure Coast Food Bank volunteer. Kathy retired early after receiving a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis. Though she says her diagnosis has presented [...]
“There’s no words just lots of thanks because this really helps us out.” Maribel was first intrigued by the long lines outside Treasure Coast Food Bank’s Mobile Food Pantry in Indiantown. The high quality of food she found there and the void it helps to fill for her family has kept her returning ever [...]
“With the food costs, it is hard.” Like many Treasure Coast neighbors, Lisa and her husband are familiar with hard work and dedication to family. Fortunately, the family’s load is a bit lighter this fall thanks to friends like you. We met Lisa at the Salvation Army Food Pantry in Okeechobee, a Food Bank [...]
“It puts such a joy in yourself after helping.” “I just love people and I love life. I feel so blessed and I count my blessings daily.” It’s with that mindset that Christine Lutz, 78, sought out Treasure Coast Food Bank to begin volunteering along with members of her church. Christine began serving as [...]
“The affordable food helps...” Maria's son, Eric, 13, stays active from the moment he gets up in the morning until the time his head hits the pillow at night — and his parents are so grateful for your help fueling his days. “You’re doing a great job,” says Eric’s mother, Maria. We met Maria [...]
“Just to have the food, it's a blessing.” *David, 6, Rachel, 12, Jimmy, 16, and Nancy, 15 can look forward to walks on the beach this summer in search of seashells and treasures — and plenty of nutritious food on the family’s table to greet them when they return home. We met the siblings [...]
“I enjoy how productive I can be and how the work I do affects and contributes to helping others.”Charlene’s smile stands out among our volunteers at Treasure Coast Food Bank.For the past four years, Charlene has been volunteering. Through the years she has given her time, energy, and love to help others in her church, [...]
