Affectionately dubbed the pantry's "volunteer extraordinaire," John was introduced to the Interfaith Food Pantry of the Oranges when he was part of a group of retirees who were tasked with fixing up the rooms at Church of the Epiphany and Christ Church, where the pantry operates. “We Learn More
Sylvia, 64, was a nurse at a local veterans’ hospital for over 40 years, but now she’s retired and doesn’t have enough to eat. “I took care of the veterans since I was 18 years old,” she told us. “I have my master’s degree and everything, but Learn More
James, 69, worked hard his whole life but struggles to get by now that he’s retired. He lost his house during the 2008 economic recession and was forced to spend his savings on medical bills. He now resides in subsidized senior housing, and his fixed income often Learn More
Marina is devoted full-time to caring for her three young children, including one who is disabled. Though her husband works around the clock to provide for them, they still struggle to make ends meet. That's why she visits the Interfaith Food Pantry of the Oranges Learn More
Vanessa is a single mother whose recent separation has left her unable to make ends meet, though she works full-time to provide for her three young children. When we met her at our Healthy Families Farmers Market in Dover, it was her first time at Learn More