We can't do it without YOU!

Thank you to all volunteers!

We appreciate each and every Read and Feed volunteer for giving our participants one of your most precious gifts - TIME! Whether you are a reading tutor, pick up food, drive a mobile classroom, or help in the office, your efforts directly impact children in Wake County.

Because of you, children have a comfortable and safe place to practice reading and writing and enjoy a meal with peers and caring adults.

In March alone, our reading tutors volunteered over 1,700 hours!

Bill Bowers drives a mobile classroom because he wants to make a difference in the community.

"Most adults can remember at least one role model in their life that helped them become the person that they are today. For me, that was my middle school youth pastor, Brent. He was from California, had tattoos, a wallet chain and wore Vans with baggy cargo shorts.

I want one of the Read and Feed students to remember me one day as a role model."

Click here to read the rest of Bill's story.

Pam Vashaw helps pick up food from our community partners and distribute meals to program sites.

"Reading was one of my favorite things as a kid. I liked to read on my own and I liked having others read to me. The things I learned from books that I read "for fun" have stuck with me long after I've forgotten the facts I studied in school.

I think it’s great that Read and Feed helps children who maybe don't get the same encouragement that I did as a child."

Click here to read the rest of Pam's story.

Jennifer Reed is a team lead at our New Hope Baptist program site.

"When my daughter left for college, I had time on my hands. I heard about Read and Feed at a meeting at my church. After I volunteered the first time, I was hooked. I love children, and I feel it is important to help them gain a love for reading at an early age. I can't think of any job that does not require reading on a daily basis."

Click here to read the rest of Jennifer's story.

Volunteer Opportunities

Saturday, May 4th is going to be a big day for Read and Feed to make an impact in our community! We will be a part of two different community events and we need your help!

We will be at Junior League of Raleigh's Touch-a-Truck at the Spring Hill Lot (Dororthea Dix park) in Raleigh from 9am-1pm AND at Cary's Fest in the West at the USA Baseball Training Complex from 10:30-5pm. If you are interested in joining us, please click the sign up button below- we would love to have you!

To learn about the various ways you can volunteer with Read and Feed,
click here.

Board of Directors

Tina Vrabel, President
Greg Rideout, Vice President
Sue Stevens, Secretary
Christopher Meredith, Treasurer
Jan Frantz, Founder
Diana Bernas
Lisa Malmberg
Pamela Meek
Mike Owens
Kathryn Raymond
Doug Short
James Stem
Margo Stutesman
Caroline Suddreth
Benjamin A. Swaney

Larry Swaney
Kristin Walker

Advisory Council

Marty Clayton
Jill Donovan
Jan Frantz
Bobbie Furr
Elizabeth Galecke
Leslie Ann Jackson
George Jordan
Pamela Meek
Cecile Noel
Calvin Stevens
Suzanne Stroud