kevin, like many, came for our food pantry -
but discovered much more
Kevin initially came to us for an emergency supply of groceries but soon discovered all of the services we offer.
Kevin, having worked all of his adult life, was now unemployed and out of savings. With hopelessness on the horizon, Kevin came to us for an emergency supply of food and was surprised to discover much more. And he's not alone. During a recent survey of our members, 68% of respondents said they received additional services on top of the one(s) for which they initially came to Samaritan.
Dave, our Assistant to the Director, who works closely with Sharon, Program Director, put Kevin at ease. He assured him that Samaritan would be a steady support until Kevin found employment. Dave provided Kevin with food, clothing, and a bus pass to help him in his job search.
Soon after, Kevin landed a good-paying job and his manager is eager for him to stay and advance.
"I can't believe how much Dave and Sharon genuinely cared about me and how willing they were to help," says Kevin. "They had faith in me when I most needed someone to believe in me."