PORCH Stories

Rebecca sees moments of magic out of PORCH and pantry partners coming together…

“I think more pantries should work with PORCH. I don’t ever see PORCH as competition. Together, we are collaborating to improve life for our neighbors ”

— Rebecca Hankins, Development and Communications Director, CORA food pantry

Long before stepping into this leadership position, Camille knew what it meant to struggle with food insecurity…

“For about five years, I struggled with providing enough food for my family,” Camille said. “Years later, I learned those same pantries I leaned on were supported by PORCH.”

— Camille Berry, Board Member, PORCH Communities

When two sisters emailed that they were ready to pass the PORCH baton, Mike eagerly stepped up…

“When my wife and I retired, we chose to focus our efforts on one call: fighting food insecurity. ”

— Mike Claxton, Chapter Leader, PORCH South Brunswick (NC)

Libby’s journey with PORCH began with an annual birthday trip…

“What they were doing in Chapel Hill was fascinating to me. I was so impressed with how PORCH was running. I talked to Christine and I thought, ‘I can do this.’”

— Libby Hammond, Chapter Leader, PORCH Yellow Springs (OH)

Liz decided to start PORCH with a test run, looking to gauge her community’s receptiveness…

“PORCH is not just the same as writing a check to any other charity. It is actually hands-on helping people in our very own neighborhoods.”

— Liz Platner, Chapter Leader, PORCH Marietta (GA)