John van Hengel would have been proud.
The St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance Surprise facility staff not only celebrated Founder’s Day with a service project and a 45th Anniversary birthday cake, but they honored Mr. van Hengel’s 89th birthday in a very heartfelt and appropriate manner.
Richard Caldron is a Surprise volunteer who had his bicycle stolen recently. Struggling financially, it was his main method of transportation but the loss has not kept him from continue to serve those with less than himself. Knowing this need and In celebration of Founder’s Day, the Surprise staff presented Mr. Caldron with a replacement bicycle(donated by one of our other giving volunteers), a new lock, and a Gift Card.
It was a loving demonstration of the St. Mary’s Food Bank values we all hold dear to our hearts. A perfect way to cap a special day at St. Mary’s. Congratulations all of our great friends in Surprise – and that cake looked might good too!
