We all have a shared commitment to strengthening this community. And these fine folks work behind the scenes at Feed More every day to make a difference in the lives of the neighbors we serve. Hope you enjoy hearing, in their words, their why.
JanLou Lawson, Meals on Wheels Case Manager
A former intern with our Community Health and Resources team, JanLou is currently pursuing her graduate degree at the VCU School of Social Work. As a Meals on Wheels Case Manager, she visits homebound neighbors to assess their nutritional needs and determine the best path forward.
“It’s been a great way to apply the skills I learned getting my graduate degree at VCU’s School of Social Work. And what haven’t I learned? At the end of the day, what I do is I actually go out and see people, neighbors, face to face. I connect with them. We spend one-on-one time together and I learn about where they’re at right now. They share their stories.”
“What inspires me is the relief I see when people realize they don’t have to struggle anymore to get food. And the joy I see when I tell them a kind Meals on Wheels volunteer will check in on them. It just lights people up.”
Tobarrus Hollingsworth, Inventory Control Manager
With more than six years at Feed More in various Operations roles, Tobarrus coordinates efforts to maintain a steady supply of food to our nonprofit partners, programs and distribution sites.
“The problem solving, the tightening of the screws and finding ways to make it better. I’ve spent most of my time at Feed More dealing with the people and the community, which I love, but I also know that it’s my responsibility to help Feed More become better, and I felt like I could help that process as the Inventory Control Manager.”
“My grandfather was a farmer, but he also worked overnight as a janitor. He was the type of guy in the neighborhood that we were proud to say, ‘that’s our granddad.’ A lot of the people that I grew up with didn’t have an opportunity to say this about their fathers, but my kids, they go to school and talk about what their dad does. So that’s what I’m most proud of, that my kids are proud of me.”
Lisa Webb, Senior Manager, Meals on Wheels Case Management and Client Services
With a background in vocational rehabilitation at VCU Health Sciences and the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services, Lisa is deeply committed to helping our most vulnerable neighbors thrive.
