![]() ![]() We firmly believe that the internet should be available and accessible to anyone, and are committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, They are a huge part of what makes the Power Pack Program work.” “They are awesome volunteers in every sense of the word. They’re simply “awesome,” that’s how Jon Foster, Food for Others’ P3 Warehouse Associate, described Fabry and Ninomiya’s dynamic duo. He shared that he “get to live vicariously through Ninomiya in hearing about her travels.”įabry and Ninomiya make a classic dynamic duo. Ninomiya has also continued volunteering because she “enjoys the people working with.” She expressed that she loves hearing Fabry’s stories about volunteering at local animal shelters, and Fabry described “swapping stories with other volunteers” as one of his favorite aspects of volunteering. Fabry also reflected that they both have a “willingness to pitch in and set expectations aside while doing what needs to get done.” This flexibility and dedication help them work well together. Ninomiya described Fabry as “very easy to work with.” She also shared that he is “good natured.” When asked why Fabry continues to volunteer, he simply stated “the people.” He similarly stated that Lisa is “super easy to work with” and explained that they complement each other well since they’re both “willing to do whatever is needed to help out.” Ninomiya emphasized that “neither of us are much for standing around,” so they have similar motivation levels. Studies have shown that children experiencing food insecurity often struggle academically, socially, and behaviorally, unfairly weighed down by their hunger.įabry and Ninomiya have developed a successful working partnership. ![]() Ninomiya termed childhood hunger as “horrendous,” sharing that “if are so hungry, can’t concentrate in school.” Fabry described this as a “downward spiral.” Their accounts are based in fact. Fabry and Ninomiya both reflected deep compassion around the impact of child hunger. Ninomiya shared that she enjoys working as a Power Pack volunteer because she believes “it’s a worthwhile program.” She expressed that she wanted to “find something where there was a great need,” and she believes serving kids experiencing food insecurity is one. During the pandemic, her neighborhood held a food drive benefitting Food for Others. Ninomiya connected with Food for Others after learning about our work in the wider community. He was interested in a new volunteer opportunity and seeing that Wegman’s was hosting a fundraiser prompted him to consider FFO. Their partnership began in March of 2022.įabry was introduced to Food for Others by Wegmans of Fairfax. ![]() However, they soon found that they most enjoyed working at P3. They started similarly, both trying out shifts as warehouse volunteers and as ticket pullers. Since the start of his time volunteering, Fabry has donated 136.6 hours. They assist Power Pack volunteer delivery drivers in loading and unloading their vehicles.įabry began volunteering in August of 2021, and Ninomiya began in December 2021. They are responsible for assembling meal packs as well as loading packs for delivery. ![]() As volunteers for the Power Pack Program, they help distribute weekend meal packs to students experiencing food insecurity. Fabry and Ninomiya form a truly dynamic partnership working as Power Pack volunteers. Our January dynamic duo is Peter Fabry and Lisa Ninomiya. However, here at Food for Others, we immediately think of the many volunteer partnerships that crucially support our mission. When you think of dynamic duos, maybe some classics like Thelma and Louise or Sonny and Cher (pre-separation) come to mind. ![]()
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