05/13/2026
For some, volunteering is a weekend task; for Lisa Gordon, it’s become a four-year journey of faith, family, and frozen foods. This month, we are thrilled to shine our spotlight on Lisa and share her heart for the i58 mission!
Lisa first discovered i58 through the Covenant Church website. She was originally looking for a service opportunity she could share with her teenage son—a way to bond while giving back. What she found, however, was much bigger than a mother-son project.
"It has become more like an extended family to me," Lisa says.
If you visit us during a distribution day, you’ll likely find Lisa right in the thick of things, helping to package and distribute frozen foods. It’s a vital role that ensures our families receive high-quality proteins. But for Lisa, the "work" is secondary to the spiritual growth she’s experienced.
Through serving, she’s seen four key principles come to life:
Patience & Grace: Learning to walk alongside one another.
Empathy: Truly understanding the needs of our neighbors.
Gratitude: Seeing God’s provision in every box of food.
Service: Remembering that serving God’s people IS how we serve God.
As the number of families facing food insecurity continues to rise, Lisa sees the growing need for more hands and hearts. She describes i58 not just as a pantry, but as a body of believers that lifts one another up while lifting up the community.
Whether she’s in the freezer section or wherever a hand is needed, Lisa is committed to the future of i58.
Thank you Lisa!
