Volunteer Spotlight: Lisbeth Reynertson

Why did you decide to volunteer with the salvation army?

The Salvation Army is a wonderful resource and help for so many people in need in the area, and I wanted to support them.

What events and programs have you volunteered for within the salvation army?

Through the years, I have volunteered in the food pantry, served lunch in the kitchen/dining room, helped with Back to School gift handouts, Angel Tree Christmas gifts and food distribution, and the summer lunch program. I am presently serving lunches to people in the parking lot through the window every Tuesday! My husband and I also do kettle pick ups for the bell ringing before Christmas!

What has been your favorite experience while volunteering with the salvation army?

I have many favorite experiences at The Salvation Army. I loved the food pantry where we helped people get food and they loved to talk to us and tell us about problems. I found out they really appreciated someone they could talk to. Once, in February, I helped a man who told me he was living in the tent by the river! I was concerned and asked him if he was warm enough at night. He said he was because he had a very warm sleeping bag from when he was in the army. I asked him about his military experience, and he told me he was in Afghanistan and Iraq. I felt ad that he was poor and cold after serving his country for so many years! I brought him to the main office at The Salvation Army where he could some assistance. I am happy I was able to help!