Volunteer Stories

Tangi Allen, Volunteer Spotlight 💫

“Giving back is my why, Martha’s Table is my how”

For Volunteer Appreciation Month, we take a deep dive into why are volunteers have committed their time, resources, and energy to Martha’s Table

Christiane Richardin, Volunteer Spotlight 💫

“It gives me a purpose to be a part of a team that helps others”

For Volunteer Appreciation Month, we take a deep dive into why are volunteers have committed their time, resources, and energy to Martha’s Table

Jaelyn Scott, Volunteer Spotlight 💫

“It is free to be nice and free to help, so why not build that community?”

For Volunteer Appreciation Month, we take a deep dive into why are volunteers have committed their time, resources, and energy to Martha’s Table

On a Thursday afternoon, a group of high school students pours into Center City Public Charter School. The students are visiting from Friendship Tech Prep Academy, a neighboring Ward 8 school, to volunteer at Center City’s monthly Joyful Food Market, which they adopted for the school year.

I first found out about Martha’s Table last summer, when I needed to find a thrift store in my neighborhood to donate some clothes.  It was a wonderful surprise to see that not only did Martha’s Table operate a thrift store, there were also food security programs, child development and education programs.

I have had so many memories and moments at Martha’s Table it’s hard to just pick one. However, if have to say my most memorable moment was the first day I came to volunteer.