What brought you to volunteer for the Mendo Food Network?

• Leo works right next door at the Sherwood Valley Food Program, and generously decided to use his lunch break to help us out with our food pop-up! We're lucky to have such helpful neighbors!
• Sherri enjoys volunteering as a way to be a part of her community, and especially likes packing produce bags so she can take any spoiled produce home to her 5 Kune Kune pigs on her farm, who are always hungry!
  
  

Tell us a bit about yourself?

• Leo has been a part of our community for a whopping 30 years. He comes to us from the Bay area, along with his 3 kids. He shared that he loves this community because he knows his kids are safe, and he doesn't have to worry about them so much.
• Sherri retired in 2018, and moved to the Willits area to realize her farming dream. She now lives on a large property, taking care of chickens, pigs, dogs, and more. Her passion is contagious, and she's living the dream!
  
  

What is your favorite food?

• Leo's favorite food is Chicken Alfredo, which he used to serve at his restaurant prior to COVID, and continues to cook at home regularly. YUM.
• Sherri shared that she loves everything, but if she had to choose, it would have to be Cap'n Crunch! Can't blame her.
  
  

A huge thank you to Leo and Sherri, who dedicated their time to us on June 20th, packing produce bags for our food pop-up. Work like this doesn't happen without people like them, and we're so grateful for their generosity. Until next time!

What will volunteers do?

Volunteers will help us welcome and serve our clients in many ways.

• Greet clients
• Assist with agency shopping
• Assemble Kids Bags
• Receive and sort donated food
• Repackage foods for distribution
• Help clients get groceries to their car
• Prepare dog and catfood bags
• Organize and sort clothes in the clothing closet

To find out more about how you can help check out our volunteer portal at the button below.