05/30/2026
Last week, Lunch Break staff and board members gathered for our annual staff retreat where we engaged in team building activities and reviewed our Strategic Plan. The day is best summed up by a poem our Board of Trustees President Robin L. Kein wrote and read for us:
✨ With vision, grace, and endless care, Gwen leads with purpose rare.
📝 Millie keeps the details tight, helping every day run right.
⛪️ Kevin keeps the engine strong, making sure things move along.
📆 Jill helps dreams and missions grow, Planting seeds that overflow.
🫱🏽🫲🏼 Angela welcomes every hand, ensuring the heart of helping withstand.
🎓 Ashley motivates students on each day, Guiding futures on their way.
🛒 Beth stocks pantry shelves with care, making sure there’s food to share. Cats and dogs and bunnies too, we have yummy food for YOU.
Birgit teaches strength and skill, Helping dreams climb every hill.
☺️ Caitlin brings support and cheer, Helping every mission steer.
🍴Christian cooks with heart and pride, Serving comfort far and wide.
🍽️ David helps the kitchen shine, Keeping every meal on time.
🧑🧑🧒🧒 Donna opens doors with care, helping families settle there.
💼 Gina and Viv keep the plans in line, Helping busy days align.
💙 Iris brings hope in sight, helping find a home that feels just right.
💵 Jennifer finds the words that inspire, bringing Grants that reach still higher.
💪🏽 Jerome keeps every corner bright, Working hard from morn till night.
📊 Joanna brings support each day, helping life skills lead the way.
🏠 Judith greets with warmth and grace, helping all who seek a place.
🏡 Karen welcomes with a smile, making each guest feel worthwhile.
🎭 Lauren spreads the word with flair, gathering people everywhere.
🏡 Memone leads with heart so true, helping families start anew.
💼 Mike supports the team each day, counseling coworkers to thrive along the way.
🫱🏽🫲🏼 Nashalie listens, calm and kind, there for guests the help they find.
🫶🏽 Ophy offers warmth and care, every guest knows someone’s there.
⚕️ Shani keeps the programs strong, helping clients and good work move along.
🫱🏽🫲🏼 Sharon lends a helping hand, Keeping kindness close at hand.
⛪️ Tammy keeps supplies in place, helping every task keep pace.
🧑🏿🍳 Terrence leads the food team well, cooking with care and service as well.
💰 Tracy tracks the work with care, Showing all the impact there.
🚙 Wallace keeps things running smooth, With steady hands and can-do groove.
💳 Wayne solves problems left and right, helping projects take their flight.
💸 Yuwei keeps the numbers clear, helping plans stay strong all year.
