April 2021: Volunteer of the Month

Susie Porter works in the Project Host garden.

Susie Porter began her involvement with Project Host about a year and a half ago, volunteering in the Soup Kitchen and the garden. When she heard the garden was back open after a COVID hiatus, she signed up to volunteer again and has been a regular presence ever since. Here’s what keeps Susie coming back:

How did you learn about Project Host and what drew you to volunteering in the garden?

I learned about Project Host from friends and from my husband who volunteers with Loaves and Fishes and does deliveries there. As I started to wind down my career and work schedule, I put a lot of thought in to where I wanted to volunteer and spend my free time. The right fit for me has been the Project Host garden. I grew up with parents who instilled in me the importance of healthy eating and to be able to help grow fresh produce for the population that Project Host serves gives me great satisfaction.

What’s been the best part of your experience volunteering at Project Host?

My favorite parts of volunteering at Project Host are the feeling of accomplishment in growing produce and in the relationships formed and mentoring provided to me from fellow volunteers. I've also really enjoyed getting to know the dedicated staff at Project Host.