Volunteer Spotlight: Aldea

Every year at our Annual Meeting, one volunteer is presented with The Charlane VanWormer Award, which honors an individual who has made volunteering a focal point in their life. Like Charlanne, in whose memory this award has been established, they give selflessly of themselves to the community, including Loaves & Fishes. They are compassionate, generous, and always willing to lend a hand.

This year we honored Aldea, pictured above with Board Member Jeff Howe and Food Coordinator Assistant, Sarah Smith, who received her award to a standing ovation! Aldea is a friendly, familiar face to most at the Pantry, always helping out in back pantry or wherever she’s needed. In addition to donating her time at Loaves & Fishes, she’s a member of Team Rubicon, an organization which helps veterans around the country; she actively collects clothes and materials for area homeless people, among many other things. She is a huge asset to the Pantry and to the whole community – we’re so lucky to have her!