Born and raised in St. Louis, Sharon has spent years caring for loved ones. Today, she helps care for her mother, and she continues to make room in her life for both family and community.
Sharon, 66, is retired after working as a data processor for a bank. She receives Social Security disability benefits, but it can still be difficult to stretch her resources as far as they need to go.
After calling United Way, Sharon was directed to Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry, a Foodbank agency partner where she has visited ever since to supplement the food she has at home.
“I love to cook a little bit of everything,” Sharon says, sharing that her specialty is spaghetti and meatballs.
Sharon has also spent time volunteering with the Urban League. When asked what she would say to the donors and volunteers who make food assistance possible, she offered a simple message.
“I appreciate it that they take their time to volunteer and give.”
For Sharon, Loaves and Fishes is one part of the community support she has turned to over the years. Your generosity helps make that support available to neighbors across the region.
