Al’s Pals Begins New Chapter

Lots of cheers on Friday as Our Daily Bread Food Pantry (ODBFP) presented AL’s Pals’ founders, Allyson Jeter Richards and Lorraine Corva, the “Hunger Hero of Distinction Award.”  AL’s Pal and ODBFP volunteers were at the mobile distribution location at St. Finbarr’s Church in East Naples, and they all joined in the recognition for the many years and countless hours of serving Marco Island and neighboring communities through the mobile food pantry distribution.

During the presentation, Nancy Kot, Vice President and Director of Volunteers of ODBFP, remarked: "Allyson and Lorraine have done a phenomenal job in developing the Mobile Food Pantry Program that serves Marco Island and East Naples. Their endless energy and compassion for those in need are recognized today and will continue to positively impact many people into the future. For this, we thank you and present to you the Our Daily Bread Food Pantry Hunger Hero of Distinction Award.”

According to Kot, effective September 1, 2023, all mobile food distribution will be operated with ODBFP trucks and volunteers. AL’s Pals mobile food trailer has been a prominent fixture in the community since 2018 as the mobile distribution team for ODBFP. AL’s Pals brought the pantry to where it was needed most – those locations included Marco Island, East Naples and South Naples. They also served individuals with limited mobility or those unable to attend ODBFP’s Saturday Pantry at the Winterberry location.

AL’s Pals started with founders Allyson Jeter Richards (the A) and friend Lorraine Corva (the L) of AL’s Pals. They made it their mission to deliver food and many essentials to those in need in the community. They offered groceries, meat, eggs, dairy, and fresh produce with a healthy dose of kindness and friendship to all the guests.  

According to Allyson and Lorraine, as they close the chapter as the mobile distribution team for ODBFP, they are “looking forward to a new journey to spread kindness to our community.”