The Axtell family has been committed to serving Interchange guests with kindness for years. As a naturopathic doctor at @lakesidenaturalmedicine, Dr. Axtell is expertly aware of the nutritional value of the fresh produce and sustenance that Interchange offers the community:
The Axtell family has been committed to serving Interchange guests with kindness for years. As a naturopathic doctor at @lakesidenaturalmedicine, Dr. Axtell is expertly aware of the nutritional value of the fresh produce and sustenance that Interchange offers the community:
“My family and I have been volunteering on Saturday mornings at the Interchange Food Pantry over the last several years. The mission of this place is to improve the health and well-being of guests through compassion and nutritious food.
“This is not your typical food pantry. When I first started volunteering, I was blown away at the healthy food offered here. Fresh produce is at the forefront of the offerings. And the nonperishable items, such as nut butters, organic snacks, and legumes, are also nutrient dense. In the words of George, the food pantry executive director, ‘We only offer food to our guests that we would bring home ourselves.’
Food is not only nourishment, food is love, food is community. The longest-living and happiest people in the world all share one commonality: a sense of community. When we have a tribe to lean on, it gives us a sense of belonging, connection, and worth outside of ourselves and can open up a wealth of possibilities. Between the guests and volunteers, this experience deepens my sense of community. And for that, I am grateful.”
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