THIS ISN'T OUTREACH... IT'S LOVE
People are hurting. People are in need. Cork Community Food Distribution was formed from a need in Plant City that exists all over our country and the world. Even in America, the most prosperous place in the world, hunger is still prevalent in our streets. Our group of volunteers travel all over our the county gathering food from our partners to present meals to hundreds of families each week.
This is simple. Our team believes that NO ONE should go home hungry. Times are challenging. Especially in a world affected by COVID-19. We desire to do our part to eradicate hunger in our community and beyond. We hope that these acts of kindness can plant seeds in the hearts of those in need and give them the help they need to jump-start their finances and grow into a path of independence again.
Retired Marine Corps Criminal investigator and NCIS agent. After retirement from service, George has pastored many churches for 28 years. His wife, Ana serves as CCFD manager and former medical malpractice paralegal from Miami Florida. Together they run the day-to-day operations of Cork Community Food Distribution which is instrumental in feeding thousands of people each month in Plant City, Florida.
Member of Cork Methodist church for 22 years, US Army Veteran, trustee of Cork Community Food Bank. Serving or have served on boards: Tampa University :Strayer University,: Palm Bank, Salvation Army, :Tampa General Hospital.
Working for the Bailey Family Foundation for 12 Years, Lupe' enjoys serving Cork Community Food distribution as a volunteer each Wednesday. She helps with loading and supplying families with boxes of food according to their needs.
Greg Staton, Plant City, Florida, retired in 2020 from the heavy duty vehicle parts and service industry, been attending Cork Methodist Church since 1996, Board Member of Cork Food Distribution, a ministry of Cork Methodist Church.
Joe Shearer Grew up on a farm in northeastern Ohio, alumni of Ohio State University Auctioneer and a realtor since 1961. Joes has a commercial pilots license. Recently moving to Florida in 2021, Joe enjoyes time with his wife, Gayle. They have 5 children and a Webster, their dog.
Charles ‘Chuck’ Van Oosten is a devoted husband, father of two beautiful grown daughters, and grandfather to three wonderful grandsons. He is retired from Disney World after 29 years. Chuck is a member of Cork Methodist Church, is a Plant City Pregnancy Care Center board member and volunteer, and Cork Community Food Distribution Center board member and volunteer. Chuck is a believer and follower of our Lord Jesus Christ. He is blessed by God to be a blessing to others.