At 86 years young, Bob Terranova shows us that kindness never ages. His journey to volunteering began with a promise he and his late wife made years ago: if they were ever in a position to give back, they would, through both donations and time.
After moving to New Hampshire, Bob saw a note in the St. Matthew’s Church bulletin looking for volunteers at Shepherd’s Pantry. It felt like the right opportunity to connect with his new community and continue living out his promise.
Since then, Bob has been a dedicated part of our team, always willing to step in wherever help is needed. What keeps him coming back is the sense of community, teamwork, and kindness shared by volunteers and clients alike.
“In the Bible it asks, ‘Who is your neighbor?’ To me, your neighbor is the next person who walks through the door.” – Bob Terranova
Bob also credits fellow volunteer and Shepherd’s Pantry President, Laurie Johnson, with teaching him one of Shepherd’s Pantry’s greatest lessons: never judge. “You don’t know what someone else is going through, everyone deserves kindness.” – Bob Terranova
Thank you, Bob, for your warmth, dedication, and kindness. You remind us why all of this work matters.
