Before I was ever a client of Food For Thought, I was a volunteer.
After moving to Forestville in 2014, I was taking a walk and saw a building I had never noticed before. Curious, I approached to peek in the front windows and to my surprise I was standing before a little store! I went inside and asked, “What is this place?” That is how I learned about Food For Thought and started volunteering in the garden, planting and harvesting produce for the food bank.
Suddenly, my son got in a horrible accident and went to the hospital. At the time, he was not working and I was staying home to take care of him. Luckily, I knew exactly who to turn to for help. His doctor referred us to Food For Thought’s Welcome Home program, which helped us access healthy food after his hospital stay. Every time I brought my son to the food bank—leg braces and all— we were greeted with the warm smiling faces of the wonderful people who work at Food For Thought.
Although I had spent time here as a volunteer, it was only then that I learned FFT has the best food! The fruit and vegetables that come from the garden and the good people who donate are great quality. It is as if you are shopping at Whole Foods or Oliver’s Market.
Then I became a Welcome Home client. After my surgery, I did not have any money or anyone to cook for me. I asked to be referred to Food For Thought to help me get healthy food. The frozen meals I was given were delicious, fresh, and easy to prepare! I simply put them in the microwave and I had my lunch and dinner each day. It helped me get well faster because the food is better than what I have at home.
I love this program and I love everyone who works here. If someone I know needs nutrition support, I can recommend them to Food For Thought.