What is your Store To Door role/s? I am an order taker
How long have you been with Store To Door? How did you first hear about Store To Door? almost two years, my mother wanted me to join (Molly is in highschool).
What is your favorite thing about Store To Door? talking to my customers, they are the sweetest people you will ever talk to
If you could only eat 5 things for the rest of your life what would they be? spaghetti, reese's peanut butter cups, ice cubes, fruit snacks, and apples
What is the most interesting item you have seen in a customer order? well, my customers are pretty basic, so the most bizarre thing would be deodorant, and I know that sounds pretty average, but it only happened one time.
Share a story or comment about one of your favorite people you have met through Store To Door: I have two, if that is alright. James my first customer to connect to. I was having a bad day, my boyfriend just broke up with me and I had to do store to door. I wiped away my tears and tried to sound happy for him, but he knew something was wrong. He asked me what happened and why I was sad and told me that everything was going to be okay. Just smile and move on. I will never forget James. He asks me about my sports I'm in and says he'll look for me in the paper. Just knowing that someone is out there thinking about me is the best thing. Thank you James.
Another customer of mine is Marie, and she is the sweetest lady you will ever, ever, talk to. She is so thankful and thoughtful. She call's me her 'little angel', and quite frankly, I like it. I always have to push more items out of her to buy because she is so worried that she's making it more of a hassle for me. Thank you Marie, for worrying about me. Thank you Store to Door, for letting me talk with these wonderful people every other week.
When you aren’t promoting senior nutrition and volunteering, what are you up to? School. I am a soon-to-be Junior at Anoka Senior High. I enjoy playing the french horn for band, which is mostly my life other than weight lifting and staying healthy.
What has surprised you most about volunteering with Store To Door? how much I'd actually enjoy it. I was really sad when my mom said I had to do it. I was a selfish freshmen who wanted to be with her friends and not have to do something I didn't have to do. but now that I am getting older and growing I am realizing that the world does not revolve around me and nor will it ever. I love doing Store to Door and helping people. I thank Store to Door so much for helping not only the elders, but me as well.
Describe Store To Door with 5 words: (a) wonderful program that saves lives
Monday, June 15, 2009
New Food Resource in Cottage Grove
Denise G., a volunteer order taker, is going above and beyond to make sure those in her community know about all nutrition resources available to them!
See below for the resource that she let our office know about! Thanks Denise! And Thanks TST catering for providing food for those in your community!
FREE meal at The Alley!
Free dinner every Thursday 5:30pm-6:30pm
Who is this dinner for? Anyone who has been affected by the economy, lost a job, can't afford to take the family out for a nice meal, anyone who needs a good meal
7955 Ivystone Ave S, Cottage Grove
651.459.2063
info@theAlley.org
Meals provided by TST Catering
See below for the resource that she let our office know about! Thanks Denise! And Thanks TST catering for providing food for those in your community!
FREE meal at The Alley!
Free dinner every Thursday 5:30pm-6:30pm
Who is this dinner for? Anyone who has been affected by the economy, lost a job, can't afford to take the family out for a nice meal, anyone who needs a good meal
7955 Ivystone Ave S, Cottage Grove
651.459.2063
info@theAlley.org
Meals provided by TST Catering
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Volunteer Appreciation Picnic Photos!
At our picnic we were lucky to have Peg Bossert, photographer, capturing the fun that was had at our 25th anniversary volunteer appreciation picnic!
To view the pic's that were taken please visit our Flickr website:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/storetodoor/
Here's a preview:
To view the pic's that were taken please visit our Flickr website:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/storetodoor/
Here's a preview:
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Volunteers Step up to Help Spread the Word
Store To Door volunteers are so dedicated that not only do they volunteer for their normal shopping and order taking duties, but also step up to help spread the word about us!
Today Linda R., a committed volunteer order taker of 5 years spoke on behalf of Store To Door at our annual fundraising breakfast this morning. She spoke about what her volunteer role means to her, and how what she does positively effects the customers she works with. She was followed by Mae, a current Store To Door customer who told us about the importance of her relationship with Linda, her thankfulness for Store To Door services as well as her interesting life thus far. The pair moved the crowd with their touching duet, thank you both Mae and Linda!
Frank P., a current shopper at Bloomington is attending the Eagan Fair tonight at the Eagan Civic Arena on behalf of Store To Door! He is helping reach out to those that might need our services as well as people who are interested in volunteering! Thanks Frank! Stop by if you live in the area!
These are just today's 2 examples of how our volunteers are helping Store To Door customers and the senior citizens in our community in more ways than one!
Today Linda R., a committed volunteer order taker of 5 years spoke on behalf of Store To Door at our annual fundraising breakfast this morning. She spoke about what her volunteer role means to her, and how what she does positively effects the customers she works with. She was followed by Mae, a current Store To Door customer who told us about the importance of her relationship with Linda, her thankfulness for Store To Door services as well as her interesting life thus far. The pair moved the crowd with their touching duet, thank you both Mae and Linda!
Frank P., a current shopper at Bloomington is attending the Eagan Fair tonight at the Eagan Civic Arena on behalf of Store To Door! He is helping reach out to those that might need our services as well as people who are interested in volunteering! Thanks Frank! Stop by if you live in the area!
These are just today's 2 examples of how our volunteers are helping Store To Door customers and the senior citizens in our community in more ways than one!
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Volunteer Picnic Weather Cooperated!
Saturday Store To Door had its annual volunteer appreciation event at Como Park!
Mother nature was very accomodating providing us with 77 degree weather, no rain and a little bit of wind, just as www.weather.com predicted!
At the picnic we accomplished many important things including:
Other Highlights:
Mother nature was very accomodating providing us with 77 degree weather, no rain and a little bit of wind, just as www.weather.com predicted!
At the picnic we accomplished many important things including:
- Consuming 350 pieces of chicken
- Eating 11 melons
- Handing out 30 raffle prizes (including prizes donated from BW3's, Dunn Bros, Bachman's, SUPERVALU, Kemps, Schwann's, and the MN Twins
- Drinking 15 gallons of lemonade
- Blowing up 75 balloons
Other Highlights:
- We thanked our major sponsors Cub Foods and Xcel Energy for their generosity
- Helpers at the event included (thank you!) Store To Door staff, Peg Bossert (photography), Kitty (Music and PA), and the SVTC volunteer group
- Chuck Zimmerman our board president, and Mary Jo Schifsky, our Executive Director thanked volunteers
Volunteer Profile - Nancy H.
What is my role: I am a Store To Door shopper and work every other week for 3 or more hours selecting ordered groceries.
How long have I been with Store to Door: I have been with Store to Door since September 2007.
How did I learn about it? I have a friend who said he was shopping and delivering and he thought I would enjoy it since I love grocery shopping. This kind of shopping is far different though.
What is my favorite thing about Store to Door: Feeling that I am helping someone with their grocery shopping and making their lives easier. I also love the bending and stretching involved as a free exercise program.
If I could only eat five things the rest of my life what would they be: Ice Cream, pineapple, homemade bread, fish, asparagus
What is the most interesting thing I have seen in a customer order? Every two weeks 7 pints of Haagen Daz coffee ice cream and 5 or so boxes of White Castles.
Share a story of someone I have met through Store to Door: A woman and her teenage daughter who came in before school for a period of time and worked together. We rarely see such a young person doing this. It was great.
When not promoting senior nutrition and volunteering what do I do? Retired a couple years ago and found this, along with my local library and gardening groups to work with. I believe in giving back to the community and have done volunteer work for years through organizations and on my own. Love it. And take one or two trips to foreign places yearly.
What has surprised me most about Store to Door: It is so professional and well organized. Very impressive. Wish we could be in all Cub stores.
Describe Store to Door in five words: timely helpful shopping and delivery
How long have I been with Store to Door: I have been with Store to Door since September 2007.
How did I learn about it? I have a friend who said he was shopping and delivering and he thought I would enjoy it since I love grocery shopping. This kind of shopping is far different though.
What is my favorite thing about Store to Door: Feeling that I am helping someone with their grocery shopping and making their lives easier. I also love the bending and stretching involved as a free exercise program.
If I could only eat five things the rest of my life what would they be: Ice Cream, pineapple, homemade bread, fish, asparagus
What is the most interesting thing I have seen in a customer order? Every two weeks 7 pints of Haagen Daz coffee ice cream and 5 or so boxes of White Castles.
Share a story of someone I have met through Store to Door: A woman and her teenage daughter who came in before school for a period of time and worked together. We rarely see such a young person doing this. It was great.
When not promoting senior nutrition and volunteering what do I do? Retired a couple years ago and found this, along with my local library and gardening groups to work with. I believe in giving back to the community and have done volunteer work for years through organizations and on my own. Love it. And take one or two trips to foreign places yearly.
What has surprised me most about Store to Door: It is so professional and well organized. Very impressive. Wish we could be in all Cub stores.
Describe Store to Door in five words: timely helpful shopping and delivery
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