From Denver7
What started as an opportunity to give back has blossomed into a life-long friendship for two Food Bank of the Rockies volunteers.
Every Wednesday, Margaret Locke and Debra Persico pack food and supplies for Coloradans in need.
“Some days we’re packing for preschools. Some days we’re packing for senior centers. Some days we have everything,” Locke said when describing the help she provides.
“We distribute enough food every day to make 185,000 meals. And so think about, if we didn’t do that, how many folks would not have a good, healthy meal,” Persico added.
Locke and Persico’s co-volunteers describe them as the perfect duo.
“Debbie realized her area of expertise is selecting the items to build the order. Margaret then loads. And they developed this friendship,” CEO of Food Bank of the Rockies Erin Pulling said.
Locke and Persico first started volunteering together during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We both independently watched the same news report right during the pandemic calling for volunteers,” Locke said. “The food bank could not run without volunteers, and we independently showed up within a week of each other.”
View the full story on the Denver7 website
Denver7 is taking action to help end hunger – and we need your help. Join us for 7 Days to Help End Hunger. From Feb. 3-9, 2025, this week-long campaign will raise crucial funds to support Food Bank of the Rockies and the work they do to nourish people facing hunger.
Click here and select ‘7 Days to Help End Hunger’ to donate today.
Donate today and your gift will be doubled as Denver7 and the Scripps Howard Fund are matching the first $5,000 donated dollar-for-dollar.