Bob and Mary Ashburn

Bob and Mary Ashburn

This month, Shepherd’s Pantry is honored to remember two extraordinary volunteers and dear friends of our community, Robert “Bob” Ashburn and Mary Ashburn. Though both have passed, their kindness, generosity, and steady devotion continue to shape the heart of the...
Larry Sarkozy

Larry Sarkozy

This month’s Volunteer Spotlight is celebrating Larry Sarkozy, who’s been volunteering with Shepherd’s Pantry for over 20 years! Larry first joined through his late wife, Regina, and once he started, he never stopped. For Larry, volunteering is simple: “It’s good to...
Betty Donovan

Betty Donovan

We are thrilled to celebrate our former volunteer, Betty Donovan, who recently reached the incredible milestone of 100 years! Instead of gifts at her surprise birthday celebration, guests were asked to bring donations for Shepherd’s Pantry. Thanks to their generosity,...
Lila Bailey

Lila Bailey

The September Volunteer Spotlight posthumously celebrates a special Shepherd’s Pantry volunteer: Lila Bailey. Lila Bailey, who passed away in 2020, was one of Shepherd’s Pantry’s first volunteers, and from the beginning she poured her heart into the...
Bob Terranova

Bob Terranova

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...
Karen Kroeter

Karen Kroeter

Karen Kroeter is a friendly and familiar face at Shepherd’s Pantry for over 11 years! After being widowed and retiring, Karen was looking for a way to give back. She saw a notice in St. Matthew’s Church bulletin and showed up one Monday morning and has been part of...