06/18/2026
🌟Meet Alma, a wonderful volunteer and smiling face in our Apple A Day Cafe! Get to know more about her below.
When did you start volunteering at the Food Bank?
I started to volunteer a year ago. I joined the team in the Cafe, loved my coworkers, loved the dynamic and culture of the Cafe and still happy to be a part of it.
What are your typical volunteer responsibilities?
I am in charge of front of the house serving coffee, hot water, milk, other beverages and oatmeal to my customers who can enjoy the morning with cup of coffee while they are waiting for their turn at Food Bank.
What is your favorite part about volunteering?
My favorite part about volunteering is talking to customers, make them feel seen and heard. I met so many wonderful people with amazing life stories. Also learning new skills from my partners at the Cafe, starting quality friendships.
Why should others volunteer at the Food Bank?
Other people should come volunteer at the Food Bank cause it's a nonjudgmental place. People can be who they are no matter their ethnic, cultural, racial and religious background. We all work together and want to be of use to those who need help.
What else do you want people to know about our Food Bank community?
The Food Bank is a good place to gain confidence and learn new skills. It's the place where a lot of people get help and these people are treated with kindness and respect. It's a perfect place to improve your life and the lives of others.
🐝 It Takes a Hive. Volunteers like Alma are the heart of our work and help make a healthy, thriving community possible.
