Supporter Spotlight: Chris and Jim Wrobel

In 2014, Chris and Jim Wrobel learned their neighbors were struggling to put food on the table. They could not turn their backs on their community, so they started volunteering at Connecticut Foodshare. Chris phoned donors to thank them for their generosity. Jim jumped into the warehouse and sorted food that would become meals for neighbors.

“You can’t get a better mission than helping other people. If you need a purpose in life to give back, this is the place to be. We love Connecticut Foodshare!”

Their commitment only deepened when their church started hosting a Connecticut Foodshare mobile pantry, and Chris and Jim joined the frontlines serving people in need. “Today, food insecurity is huge. At times we can have up to 200 people. We see the outcome and where the food goes. Being able to help people is extremely rewarding. Connecticut Foodshare is out there to help the community with food insecurity. I would bet that if people spent 30 minutes at the mobile food pantry, they would agree this is where their money should go.”

Dedicated supporters like Chris and Jim make a world of difference when the need is so high – 1 in 7 of our Connecticut neighbors are struggling to get enough food onto their plates. They believe passionately in food security for everyone. Even when Jim faced his own personal battle with cancer, he never stopped showing up, knowing that his neighbors were depending on him. We hope his strength and their compassion inspire you to help us build a thriving community, free of hunger.