For Christine, a member of our Monthly Giving Circle, showing up for her neighbors is second nature.
Growing up in a small town in New England, “we didn’t have food banks,” she recalls, “but everybody knew everybody else. When someone struggled, people showed up and brought whatever was needed. You just did it because that’s what you did for your neighbors.”
Christine carried that sense of community to Novato, where she’s lived for 28 years.
“These are my neighbors,” she says. “I might not know them, but I see the need. It’s very visible these days.”
That need and desire to help led Christine to the Food Bank. She joined the Monthly Giving Circle five years ago, a decision both practical and personal.
“It’s easy, and I know I’m making a contribution,” Christine says. “I sign up, and I don’t have to do anything else. The money goes directly to the Food Bank.”
Christine’s experiences as a volunteer have strengthened her belief in giving.
“We’re kind of divided these days, but a lot of us are taking care of each other,” she says. “Volunteering brought it full circle for me. I see donations going right into people’s hands.”
Christine’s generosity embodies what it means to be part of a community: showing up, stepping in, and ensuring her neighbors can put food on their tables.
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