Jeremy’s life is defined by service.
“Volunteering is my greatest joy,” explains Jeremy. “I like serving my fellow man, especially veterans because I am a disabled veteran.”
His service began as an Eagle Scout and later as an Air Force linguist. Since returning to civilian life, Jeremy has found a supportive community and dedicates his time to ensuring that veterans have access to transportation, medical care, and food.
“I like to help others because I have been helped,” adds Jeremy. As a recipient, supporter, and advocate, Jeremy gladly shares his personal experience with others to reduce the stigma of asking for help.
Jeremy knows that there are a lot of families asking for help this holiday season. 1 in 8 Central Floridians – including working parents, kids, seniors, and veterans – are facing hunger. As he sorts food donations at Second Harvest Food Bank’s warehouse and loads boxes of food into recipients’ cars at a monthly food distribution, he thinks about the people he talks to in the distribution line and how much this food means to them. And how much it means to his family.
“When I take food home to my family, it helps my parents a lot,” says Jeremy. “My dad is always grateful for the meat. I, myself, look forward to the cereal.”
To learn more about the work Jeremy does with fellow veterans, please click here to watch a story that aired on WKMG.
Kind and caring donors, supporters, and volunteers like you can help ensure our neighbors receive the nutritious food they need this holiday season.
