Sue Ellen is no stranger to volunteering!
She used to live in eastern Pennsylvania and volunteered at a local food bank in Carlisle. Now, she lives and works as a finance manager on the west side of Pittsburgh, and she hasn’t lost her love of volunteering.
“I was looking online for ways to volunteer in Pittsburgh and this popped up. And I just really want to volunteer and give back to the community,” Sue Ellen says.
And we’re so glad she does! Sue Ellen spent her day helping out at The Market, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank’s on-site pantry that is set up like a grocery store. This allows neighbors who find themselves facing hunger to shop for what they need at no cost.
Sue Ellen was impressed by the size and selection of The Market, saying, “It’s really nice. There’s so much selection for everyone who comes through, and it’s a nice variety as well. It’s a really nice facility here.” And she loved meeting the neighbors who came through the doors to get the healthy food they can’t otherwise get access to. Working as a shopping buddy, she got to chat with visitors as they filled their carts. “Everyone’s really friendly. Everyone’s very polite, and they also know the ropes, so it’s more like I’m the newbie here,” she smiles. “It’s been a great experience so far!”