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For over six years Susan Zyserman has volunteered with The LJD Jewish Family & Community Services, delivering meals to Holocaust survivors, seniors or clients; helping with the Holiday Giving Program; and working in the Max Block Food Pantry. We recently asked Susan about her experience volunteering and why it’s important to her. She shared the story of one of our food panty's clients. Below is a short excerpt:
One sight that comes to mind is an elderly man, likely in his early 80’s. Very clean-cut gentleman. Sharply dressed, most of the time in a full suit – even when it’s 100 degrees outside in the Florida heat. He walks to the food pantry and carries with him a rolling suitcase. I don’t know where he comes from, but I’m guessing it’s fairly close.
He comes to the pantry as often as possible to get food for his family. I always wondered about him. I wondered where he lived, why he needed so much food, what his situation was, but of course, I never wanted to ask.
One day, he said to me, 'I bet you are wondering why I am here so often.' ...
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