Learn how Owen (Harvest VISTA member) collaborated with the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland to set up a volunteer day at the Parkrose Community Orchard.
Abigail Nkansah is originally from Kumasi, Ghana, and recently moved from Dallas, Texas. In her free time, she enjoys baking, reading, and taking long nature walks – activities that give her space to reflect and recharge. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in…
Jen Roberts is a VISTA member serving with Harvest Against Hunger and the Washington Gleaning Network. The network seeks to support sustainable, equitable food systems that reduce food waste and support communities statewide. Since 2023, Harvest Against Hunger has hosted an AmeriCorps VISTA member to…
Christopher Bennett-Boehm has joined Harvest Against Hunger as the AmeriCorps VISTA Leader, where he will focus on refining the Harvest VISTA program’s recruitment and engagement. Drawing from his background in program coordination, he brings a strong skill set for optimizing processes and managing communications. Christopher…
Hello from Okanogan County! My name is Valerie Mason, and I’m honored to begin my service with the Okanogan County Community Action Coalition (OCCAC) as the Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator VISTA. I’m excited to share a little about myself, the organization I’ve joined, and the…
Sydney Shaw is from Boise, ID, but grew up in Washington state and lived in Utah and Ohio before landing in Seattle, WA. In Sydney’s free time, you can find her rock climbing, skiing, hiking, going to the gym, reading, sitting in local coffee shops,…
Jennifer Roberts is a recent graduate from the University of Washington, where she received her BA in Political Science. She moved to Seattle from Phoenix, Arizona, and has volunteered with hunger relief organizations and food banks in both cities. She also volunteered with the University…
Owen is now serving as the Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator VISTA with PFTP. The nonprofit seeks to expand its volunteer base in order to increase the amount of fruit that it donates to local food pantries. Owen will be present at many of PFTP’s work…
As the Food Rescue Program Coordinator VISTA with FISH, Grace is building a food rescue program that increases the amount of fresh foods at the pantry. Grace will coordinate the collaborative efforts of farm and restaurant donors, volunteers, and the staff at FISH to divert…
Lyn’s role as the Good Food Network VISTA is to aid the organization in creating a centralized resource of all organizations involved in addressing food security in Washington State. This will help in not only getting these organizations to collaborate, but can help others in…