Cheers to Volunteers! – Al Risden
Al Risden has been a motivating force for Sprint’s Give Lunch initiative since it began in 2007 to donate food and pack sack lunches for hungry children and families. Al has had a perfect attendance record for all 96 Give Lunch packing sessions. He is an Ambassador for Harvesters and was named Harvesters’ Volunteer of the Year in 2013. Al also is involved with Check-Out Hunger, helps staff grocery stores during food drive campaigns and assists with other large corporate Give Lunch efforts.
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| Valerie Nicholson-Watson, Havesters; Al Risden and Gail T. Meriweather, board member |
Additional photos featured in the June 11, 2016 issue
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