When someone shows up for others — every time

When someone shows up for others — every time

When you come to our Mobile Pantry regularly, you notice when a person keeps showing up. In Waverly, Steve is one of those people. Every time you look over at Steve, he’s hard at work and cutting up with people as he sorts food or loads carts. He’s always smiling and...
Our sweetest volunteer

Our sweetest volunteer

This is Bob, who we lovingly refer to as “Cookie Bob” for all the delicious reasons you might expect. Bob heard about OneGenAway through our annual Radiothon on 94 FM The Fish. His office is next-door to the radio station, and he had made a habit of bringing the radio...
Why ‘no questions asked’ is vital in service

Why ‘no questions asked’ is vital in service

“You think this area is moderately affluent,” Tim said, looking around at the hundreds of families coming to our mobile pantry to receive food. “And here’s the thing, you could judge. You could say, ‘Look at all the nice cars. These people don’t really need food.’ But...
“Why are our arms closed to some?”

“Why are our arms closed to some?”

Chuka waves at his neighbors as he serves at OneGenAway’s mobile food pantry. Photo by Kris Rae Orlowski “If Jesus is willing to serve us, why aren’t we willing to serve others? If God’s arms are open to everybody, why are our arms closed to some?” Chuka is one...