A Rewarding Role
Gindlesperger says her job with Feeding
Tampa Bay is extremely gratifying.
“The most rewarding part is having the
privilege to be able to meet and work
with so many dedicated people who are
passionate about our community,” she
says. “When I give a tour of Feeding
Tampa Bay and share all of the work we
and our agency partners are doing, I
am proud of the impact we have made
and inspired and energized about the
direction we are headed.”
She also takes comfort knowing that
neighbors who would otherwise go hungry
are enjoying meals with their families. “To
know that families can gather around their
table and share a meal together - and that
I get to be a part of making that possible
alongside our partners, volunteers and the
team at Feeding Tampa Bay - is extremely
rewarding and powerful. I am forever
grateful for the opportunity to serve our
community and can imagine a hunger-free
Tampa Bay.”
However, Gindlesperger points out that
Feeding Tampa Bay cannot accomplish its
mission without the community’s support.
She says there are three different ways
you can get involved with the organization:
• VOLUNTEER: “Whether you volunteer
at Feeding Tampa Bay, Trinity Cafe or with
one of our 500 agency partners, your time
is valuable to our mission and saves us
hundreds of thousands of dollars.”
• DONATE: “Feeding Tampa Bay can
turn every $1 you donate into 10 meals
for our neighbors in need, so no matter
the size of your gift, you can make a
significant impact to those we serve!”
• ADVOCATE: “Tell your friends and
family, your colleagues, and anyone
in your network about the mission of
hunger relief. In our region, 1 in 7 adults
and 1 in 4 children struggle with hunger,
and it is closer to all of us than we
realize. Help us raise awareness
about the issue so we can continue to
grow this mission and work towards a
hunger-free community.”
“The work we do doesn’t happen without
a community rallied behind us,” she adds.
“With food playing a role in all of our lives,
we invite everyone to find a way to get
involved that means the most to you.”
• For more information about events,
programs, and ways to get involved,
visit FeedingTampaBay.org.
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