Marana, Arizona- Lyn Thompson wins the 2024 Local Marana Volunteer of the Year.
Lyn Thompson has volunteered at the Marana Food Bank & Community Resource Center for a year. Over the past year Thompson has made many contributions and her practical know-how and tireless commitment have made her a critical part of the food bank’s success.
Thompson’s greatest contribution was creating a system for managing food donations. This straight forward yet effective approach ensures all donations are properly sorted, dated, and recorded, making donation processing more efficient for the food bank.
Thompson’s ability to train new volunteers is another outstanding quality. New volunteers find a patient teacher in her as she shows them the sorting system and helps build their confidence. Thompson even goes above and beyond by volunteering extra days to complete tasks and make sure everything is good to go.
“The warmth she brings to the food bank is just as notable as her work ethic.” Says Marana Food Bank Program Manager Luissel Palma. Thompson brings homemade treats for the staff and fellow volunteers. This giving spirit runs in the family as her husband Bruce Thompson has also been a long-time volunteer at the food bank.
Thompson proves that one person’s dedication can touch many lives through her work at the Marana Food Bank. Her ongoing service strengthens the food bank’s ability to support local families in need.
