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!
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Thursday, June 4, 2009
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
Friday, May 29, 2009
Meet a Store To Door Customer: Jean
Jean
Interviewed by Toni, a wonderful Store To Door volunteer
When Toni called Jean to interview her, Jean was expecting the call and before Toni could fully introduce herself Jean exclaimed “I love it!” (referring to Store To Door).
Here is what Jean went on to share with Toni in their phone interview.
How long have you been with Store To Door? Only a few months
What made you decide to use Store To Door? Without Store To Door, me and my husband Paul would be in a senior assisted living. We are too young for that! (Jean and her husband are 85 and 87) I feel that these are wonderful places, but I love where we live now - in downtown Minneapolis, in a 13th floor apartment with floor to ceiling windows, overlooking Peavy Plaza and 13 minutes from her daughter.
Store to Door has kept us independent.
How did you find out about Store To Door? We were told about Store To Door from a representative at one of the places which they are on a waiting list for. By God's grace, we found Store To Door.
Before we signed up for Store To Door, we were very concerned because my husband is ill and my eyesight is failing which means neither of us can drive.
How long have you lived in the Twin Cities? We moved up here 5 ½ years ago to follow our daughter and son-in-law. We came from Chicago and before that, Ohio.
Tell us about your family: We have 2 daughters and 1 son. 1 daughter lives in the Twin Cities and owns an art gallery downtown Minneapolis http://www.ninabliesegallery.com/.
What is your favorite grocery item? I try to use organics as much as possible.
What is your favorite meal to cook? Coconut Curry. I love to cook, however, I am finding it harder to do so as my eyesight is failing and my feet hurt - plus it takes time away from my darling husband, Paul.
Any wisdom to pass along to others? My secret to marriage is you don’t have to necessarily like the same things as your spouse - we don't like the same TV shows - but we both appreciate the beauty of our life, that’s what’s important.
(Interviewer Note: She spoke so endearing and lovingly about her husband of 65 years).
Jean’s take on Store To Door:
I love the volunteers at Store To Door as well as Eric, the wonderful staff grocery deliverer. “Eric is a kind gentleman. He brings our groceries in to the kitchen and offers to help any way he can.”
About Jean and her husband Paul:
Jean has a Masters in art history. She met the love of her life, Paul, while he was stationed as an officer in Virginia. She and a girlfriend decided to go to Washington for the summer. They met and were married 3 months later. Jean dedicated her life to raising their three children who all also went on to get their Masters. She has spent time volunteering at local hospitals but spent her last 28 volunteering years walking the marble floors of museums as a docent.
Thank you Jean for allowing us to learn about you and Toni for taking the time to interview such a wonderful member of our Twin Cities community.
Molly- Volunteer Coordinator
Interviewed by Toni, a wonderful Store To Door volunteer
When Toni called Jean to interview her, Jean was expecting the call and before Toni could fully introduce herself Jean exclaimed “I love it!” (referring to Store To Door).
Here is what Jean went on to share with Toni in their phone interview.
How long have you been with Store To Door? Only a few months
What made you decide to use Store To Door? Without Store To Door, me and my husband Paul would be in a senior assisted living. We are too young for that! (Jean and her husband are 85 and 87) I feel that these are wonderful places, but I love where we live now - in downtown Minneapolis, in a 13th floor apartment with floor to ceiling windows, overlooking Peavy Plaza and 13 minutes from her daughter.
Store to Door has kept us independent.
How did you find out about Store To Door? We were told about Store To Door from a representative at one of the places which they are on a waiting list for. By God's grace, we found Store To Door.
Before we signed up for Store To Door, we were very concerned because my husband is ill and my eyesight is failing which means neither of us can drive.
How long have you lived in the Twin Cities? We moved up here 5 ½ years ago to follow our daughter and son-in-law. We came from Chicago and before that, Ohio.
Tell us about your family: We have 2 daughters and 1 son. 1 daughter lives in the Twin Cities and owns an art gallery downtown Minneapolis http://www.ninabliesegallery.com/.
What is your favorite grocery item? I try to use organics as much as possible.
What is your favorite meal to cook? Coconut Curry. I love to cook, however, I am finding it harder to do so as my eyesight is failing and my feet hurt - plus it takes time away from my darling husband, Paul.
Any wisdom to pass along to others? My secret to marriage is you don’t have to necessarily like the same things as your spouse - we don't like the same TV shows - but we both appreciate the beauty of our life, that’s what’s important.
(Interviewer Note: She spoke so endearing and lovingly about her husband of 65 years).
Jean’s take on Store To Door:
I love the volunteers at Store To Door as well as Eric, the wonderful staff grocery deliverer. “Eric is a kind gentleman. He brings our groceries in to the kitchen and offers to help any way he can.”
About Jean and her husband Paul:
Jean has a Masters in art history. She met the love of her life, Paul, while he was stationed as an officer in Virginia. She and a girlfriend decided to go to Washington for the summer. They met and were married 3 months later. Jean dedicated her life to raising their three children who all also went on to get their Masters. She has spent time volunteering at local hospitals but spent her last 28 volunteering years walking the marble floors of museums as a docent.
Thank you Jean for allowing us to learn about you and Toni for taking the time to interview such a wonderful member of our Twin Cities community.
Molly- Volunteer Coordinator
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Volunteer Feel Goods
Store To Door depends on volunteers to take most of our almost 1,000 customer's orders as well as shop all of them. They are detail oriented and enthusiastic! Volunteers do such wonderful work at Store To Door and here's proof! :) Thank you volunteers!
Results from a recent customer survey:
"I am very satisfied with the service I am getting This program is a lifesaver for me"
Client - May 2009
"I am grateful for the Store To Door service. I could not get along without it"
Client - May 2009
"Your service from every aspect is perfect."
Client - May 2009
I appreciate your service. The caring professional attitude of everyone involved! Thank you
Client - May 2009
Results from a recent customer survey:
"I am very satisfied with the service I am getting This program is a lifesaver for me"
Client - May 2009
"I am grateful for the Store To Door service. I could not get along without it"
Client - May 2009
"Your service from every aspect is perfect."
Client - May 2009
I appreciate your service. The caring professional attitude of everyone involved! Thank you
Client - May 2009
Friday, May 8, 2009
Speed Volunteer Recruitment?!
Store to Door was involved in a new and innovative volunteer recruitment event on Tuesday, April 28th, at the Ridgedale Library. The format was similar to speed dating, with the representative of each organization having a 5-minute time period to talk with each prospective volunteer. Volunteers rotated around the room, so they got to spend the allotted time with each organization. A loud timer signaled when to begin and when the five minutes were up, so those of us who are a little “long-winded” had to keep it under control. It was a bit tiring talking to so many people one right after the other, but overall the system worked well. I got to meet with over 30 potential new Store to Door volunteers. Following the event, organizations and volunteers were matched based on their respective evaluations so that follow-up meetings could be scheduled.
Thank you to the Ridgedale Library staff for organizing this interesting event. It gave us another chance to get the word out about Store to Door and talk about our Grocery Shopper and Volunteer Order Taker openings.
Susan S. - Outreach Committee Member and Office Volunteer
Store To Door
Thank you to the Ridgedale Library staff for organizing this interesting event. It gave us another chance to get the word out about Store to Door and talk about our Grocery Shopper and Volunteer Order Taker openings.
Susan S. - Outreach Committee Member and Office Volunteer
Store To Door
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