Community Stories
Helen Carrafa, Fresh For All Client
Helen Carrafa’s high spirits have gained her the reputation among her friends as “Happy, Hugging Helen.” One would never guess by the smile on her face that this Pennsville, N.J.
Joe Mitsouras, Fresh For All Client
Joe Mitsouras has a lot on his plate. He and his wife, Melinda, have six kids which keeps their schedule very busy. Melinda is studying hard to excel in graduate
Sholanda Purdy, Philabundance Community Kitchen Graduate
Cooking professionally was never something that Shalonda Purdy grew up wanting to do. Cooking was something she did at home for her family; it was natural to her, but never
Louis Valchez, Philabundance Community Kitchen Graduate
Louis Valchez has turned his life around. When he was younger, Louis was on a bad path. He could have ended up in jail, or even worse, dead. Instead, the
Phillip Yost, Agency Client
When Philip Yost was younger, he struggled with a prescription drug addiction. He worked hard to get clean, and was lucky enough to meet a wonderful woman whom he married.
Jeff Dillihay, Fresh For All Client
A few years ago, things were going pretty well for Upper Darby resident, Jeff Dillihay. He had a job that allowed him to support his wife and five kids. Then
Nicola Buckley, Fresh For All Client
Nicola Buckley is the kind of person who cares for others. The 22 year-old from Upper Darby just completed her schooling to become a nurse, and will soon work full
Annette Grant, Fresh For All Client
47 year-old Annette Grant immigrated to the US from Jamaica nearly 20 years ago in hopes of building a better life for her family. Once she settled in the US,
Veronica Underwood, Agency Volunteer & Former Client
Veronica Underwood has traveled the world, singing with artists like Celine Dion and Patti Labelle. She once held a record deal with Atlantic Records and you can even buy her
Nancy Ruzinski, Agency Volunteer
The recent economic recession and soaring unemployment rates have hit close to home for Nancy Rudzinski, who is witnessing this impact in her own community. Born and raised in the
