Thank You Pantry Volunteers
Apr 12, 2011
In recognition of National Volunteer Week, the staff of Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry wants to take this time to ….
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU ….for making the food pantry a better place.
Volunteers are the backbone of our organization; participating in every aspect of our operations.
Every time you volunteer, you make a difference. Whether it’s unloading a truck, picking up produce, addressing envelopes, serving clients or helping clients to their vehicles.
Because of your 1,200 hours of monthly dedication, selfless commitment, and support, we are continually able to serve 1,400 families every month.
National Volunteer Week was first established by President Nixon in 1974. The purpose was to recognize the millions of dedicated Americans who volunteer during the year in an effort to make the world a better place. Every year the current President and several other political figures issue proclamations thanking the efforts of volunteers. The purpose of National Volunteer week is to not only thank current volunteers but to encourage more people to volunteer by drawing attention to those who are already helping make the world a better place
Volunteers are the only human beings on the face of the earth who reflect this nation’s compassion, unselfish caring, patience, and just plain love for one another. - Erma Brombeck
Thank you. Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry Staff and Board of Directors.