welcome from OUR BOARD MEMBERS AND THANK YOU!

Robin, President

Email: Robin
I am a retired mother of four children who are all grown up. I needed something in my life that could use up some of my free time and provide a rewarding purpose as well. Well, Twelve Baskets has fulfilled both of these goals. I have been involved with Twelve Baskets before the pantry doors opened. It fills my heart with joy to be able to be a part of such a great organization. I love that it helps people in their time of need in our community. I have met some wonderful people who have come to us for help with putting food on their table. Now, they are helping us by volunteering. It's like a family and I truly love them all. I am truly blessed to be a part of Twelve Baskets, where we value inspiring hope, dignity, and self-respect

kathleen, Vice President

Email Kathleen

My heart has always called me to volunteer and serve. I have a BA in Management and Organizational Development, and a lifelong career in Retail and Real Estate Management. I have always used my talents to volunteer, most notably 14 years on a City Downtown Development Authority Board. I feel extremely blessed to be a part of this organization whose mission is to feed the insecure in our community, and whose core of volunteers are the best of the best.

Joann, Secretary

Email: Joann

I have been with Twelve Baskets from day 1. For the first few years I worked with the pantry and did many duties there. When the Free Store came into existence that became my main focus. Working with the many volunteers over the years has been a blessing. Helping our shoppers find much needed items for their daily life has made a big impact on my life. Twelve Baskets Food Pantry and Free Store has truly been a blessing to volunteers and clients.

TAMI , BOARD MEMBER

Email: Tami

Tami Leffingwell – Client Services Manager with Mercer Advisors.  Whether out in the community I was born and raised in, at my office or serving as a board member for Twelve Baskets, I believe God has called us to be the hands and feet of Jesus.  We are Christs ambassadors and should reflect the love our Savior has for us.  It is a privilege to serve others alongside my Twelve Baskets Family by meeting their physical needs and in doing so, it honors God who loves all of His children unconditionally.  “For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, so also faith apart from works is dead” James 2:26

NANCY, VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

Email: Nancy

As a child care professional of 40 years, I retired in 2014. I was looking for some place to volunteer and something worth while to do. My dear friend, Robin, told me about Twelve Baskets and all they are doing to STOMP OUT HUNGER in our area. It is so fulfilling to be a part of helping so many in need and working with so many special volunteers. I feel blessed that they have chosen me to be a Board Member and Volunteer Coordinator.

ROMONA , FUND RAISING COORDINATOR

Email: Romona

Romona Czuk Retired
My passion is to serve and help others. It’s a rewarding feeling to know that households in our community can have access to free food and misc. products.
“Dear Children, let’s not merely Say that we Love each other: Let us show the truth by Actions.” 1 John 3:18

Autumn, Board Member

Email: Autumn

For as long as I can remember, I have enjoyed serving the Lord Jesus Christ through serving people. My mother raised me in a context of generosity and hard work, and I have lived that out as best I could. I have been married for 42 years and have four grown children and sixteen grandchildren.

I have been in a season of sadness and God used the work at the pantry to pull me up and give me hope. As I serve others, I, myself am filled with delight and joy. Filling hungry bellies has been the work of my life and I look forward to serving the community along with my 12-Baskets family for many years to come.

MIKE, BOARD MEMBER

I love volunteering and serving people and Twelve Baskets is awesome for that! God works through this organization and it’s a blessing to be part of His work. I’ve worked for Flagstar Bank since 2014 and currently am a Divisional Director of Finance and also serve on the Board at Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries. In my free time my interests include church, visiting family and friends and home maintenance