News » Fighting Hunger Together
-
Volunteer Spotlight- Ann Grelling Foster
Ann Grelling FosterHow long have you been volunteering with FFT?Off and on in different capacities for 6 years.What drew me to FFT?I met Tiffanie very early on when she first founded FFT and her enthusiasm towards tackling the issue of childhood hunger was infectious.Favorite part about being involved with FFT?My favorite part is knowing that as a volunteer I’m able to make a difference regardless of what I'm able to contribute~ whether it be my time, my resources or simply a jar of peanut butter, the children of this community will directly reap the benefits.
Do you have a special memory or something that has impacted you during services that you would like to share?I was involved in holiday services at AMIKids in FWB a couple of years ago. Experiencing the gratitude and the sense of relief that the bags of food brought to the kids & their families was indescribably fulfilling and heartwarming.
Thank you for your support, Ann! We are lucky to have you as a dedicated volunteer! -
Harvest Wine and Food Festival
Our volunteers had a great time at the DCWAF Harvest Wine and Food Festival in Wartercolor this past weekend! FFT is beyond grateful to have the support of DCWAF and we enjoy being involved in their events.
-
The Sonder Project in the FFT Garden
This year we have partnered with The Sonder Project to work on our Full Circle garden located at our Destin pantry. The Sonder Project's goal is to support local organizations combatting hunger, and raise awareness around issues related to food security, clean water and education. They are providing us with the materials to maintain a successful garden in which we will use what is grown in our Full Circle kitchen. We are delighted to have The Sonder Project work in the garden and look forward to growing fresh vegetables, herbs and fruits.
-
Volunteer Spotlight- Dave Weck
Food For Thought would not be what it is today without the generosity of our dedicated volunteers. For some volunteers, like Dave and Rose Weck, they have watched FFT grow over years and we are thankful they continue to show up for the kids. This week we will begin our Volunteer Spotlight series to highlight the impact volunteers have made on FFT.Dave Weck
How long have you been volunteering with FFT?
I started helping in the fall of 2012 shortly after moving to the area.
What drew you to FFT?
Well my wife, Rose Weck, started in 2012 and frankly it opened up my eyes to the need which existed in this community. I started by helping pick up about 100 backpacks of food and I started asking more about FFT and what they were doing. I loved the grass roots efforts and the passion Tiffanie had for the reducing the times local school children were focused on hunger when they should have been focused on learning.
What is your favorite part about being involved with FFT?
I heard someone say in a TD talk “Food is that place where our collective efforts can have the greatest impact.” I also read “volunteering is the ultimate exercise in democracy. You vote in elections once a year, but when you volunteer you vote every day about the kind of community you want to live in.” No one should go hungry in our land of plenty, but unfortunately, they do. How can we expect kids to be hungry and learn? FFT is focused on spreading generosity and reminds us to focus on everybody not just ourselves.
Do you have a special memory or something that has impacted you during services that you would like to share?
I have been lucky to volunteer during some of the Thanksgiving and Christmas events and the gratitude expressed by all those who receive the food has been overwhelming. Most of us take for granted a few bags of groceries but the expression of joy and thanks by everyone receiving them is something which sticks in your memory. Sometimes it is a look in their eyes, sometimes a thank you is spoken, and sometimes when you are lucky you get a hug!
Dave, we value your dedication to FFT! We are especially thankful for your hours volunteering which was a double impact as it provided FFT with a $1,000 grant from the IBM Corporation. Thank you!!
-
FFT Hurricane Relief Volunteer Shifts!
We are so incredibly proud of our community and its unfailing willingness to help others. In the aftermath of the hurricane, friends and neighbors have rallied with everything they have to reach out to our neighbors to the east. We have had many calls and offers of help, and NOW IS THE TIME! We need you now more than ever.
Our Full Circle Kitchen will be available all week for those of you working to prepare meals for hurricane relief and first response teams. We need help with cooking, prep work, dishwashing, assembly, etc. If you can help, please SignUp by visiting the link below or clicking the image. #YouCanHelp
https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/2521800/false#/invitation
