Dawn De Jesus has been associated with Provision Packs for the past four years. Currently, she is the Secretary on the Board of Directors. Dawn personally sees the impact that Provision Packs has on the kiddos we serve. She packs and delivers the bags to Ortona Elementary, where she has been a volunteer for the past six years, as well as tags and passes out the bags to each of our students. "They not only look forward to receiving them, but are also empowered knowing they are bringing food home for their families. When you see the smiles on their faces, your heart grows within your chest," said Dawn.
Dawn was also the PTA President at Ortona Elementary for two years, was the District Advisory Council Representative for the past three years, and she has been the SAC member for the past five years.
Dawn was also the PTA President at Ortona Elementary for two years, was the District Advisory Council Representative for the past three years, and she has been the SAC member for the past five years.
Casey Epton Roush has been involved with Provision Packs for the past four years. She manages and coordinates all of our events such as our Back Pack Bash, the upcoming Golf Tournament, River Scramble, and more!
Casey said she loves Provision Packs mission and that there is nothing more rewarding than seeing the smiles on the kids faces when they receive their packs - 'they are so proud to be taking food home to help feed their family'.
Casey said she loves Provision Packs mission and that there is nothing more rewarding than seeing the smiles on the kids faces when they receive their packs - 'they are so proud to be taking food home to help feed their family'.
Michelle Moore is a Volusia County native, born in Daytona Beach and raised in Port Orange. She has lived in Ormond Beach since 2002 with her husband and three children. Both of her parents have worked in the education field for most of her life. Michelle knows the importance a supportive environment has in children learning and growing into their full potential.
Growing up, her family served as a foster family that took in many children in need. Even as a child, she was shown what it means to help other children. She takes pride in the fact that she is still a resident of Volusia County. She received her Master's in Counseling from Webster University. For many years, Michelle has worked in the school system, from an assistant teacher, campus advisor, youth motivator, and school counselor. During her time as an elementary school counselor, Carrie came to me with an idea to meet the needs of the children that fall through the gaps and go home hungry on a daily basis. Michelle said that she is truly blessed to have met Carrie and helped Provision Packs dream become a reality. "Knowing that we are helping children and families in our community makes my heart full," said Michelle.
Growing up, her family served as a foster family that took in many children in need. Even as a child, she was shown what it means to help other children. She takes pride in the fact that she is still a resident of Volusia County. She received her Master's in Counseling from Webster University. For many years, Michelle has worked in the school system, from an assistant teacher, campus advisor, youth motivator, and school counselor. During her time as an elementary school counselor, Carrie came to me with an idea to meet the needs of the children that fall through the gaps and go home hungry on a daily basis. Michelle said that she is truly blessed to have met Carrie and helped Provision Packs dream become a reality. "Knowing that we are helping children and families in our community makes my heart full," said Michelle.
Melissa Pitts is an Attorney Liaison at Health Management Company of America.
Amy Knox has been actively involved with Provision Packs since 2015. “I started actively helping pack weekly when Provision Packs was serving one school, Pathways Elementary, and feeding only six kids per week,” said Amy. Fast forward to now, Amy serves as the Operations Manager, where Provision Packs supports over 400 kids per week at nine local elementary schools.
Knox enthusiastically volunteers countless hours each week at the Pantry. She brings many skills to the table from her career and post-secondary education in Community Planning. On a weekly basis, she helps coordinate the packing process from setup to packing to delivery and serves as the primary contact with Second Harvest Food Bank where she places weekly food supply orders to fulfill the Provision Pack menu consisting of proteins, fruits, vegetables, starches and grains along with snacks. Knox is passionate about what she does and truly believes that all kids deserve a “fair chance” and finds joy in helping those in need.
Without Provision Packs, many of these kids and families would simply be struggling on the weekends with regard to daily nutrition. Amy says “If we can help lessen one burden on these kids and families every week – why not help out.” If you are looking to support a local charity Knox encourages you to check out Provision Packs. Under her tenure as Operations Manager it is her hope to continually expand Provision Packs to fulfill the hunger gap that exists for so many kids in our area.
In her spare time Amy loves to play golf, watch sports, take photos, play word or card games, and spoil her nieces and nephews. For any of you who don’t know, Amy is a huge Wisconsin Sports Fan, cheering on her beloved Badgers, Brewers and Packers every season. Amy would like to personally invite anyone with an interest in helping children to contact her and she will happily give you a tour of Provision Packs and explain the program in detail.
Knox enthusiastically volunteers countless hours each week at the Pantry. She brings many skills to the table from her career and post-secondary education in Community Planning. On a weekly basis, she helps coordinate the packing process from setup to packing to delivery and serves as the primary contact with Second Harvest Food Bank where she places weekly food supply orders to fulfill the Provision Pack menu consisting of proteins, fruits, vegetables, starches and grains along with snacks. Knox is passionate about what she does and truly believes that all kids deserve a “fair chance” and finds joy in helping those in need.
Without Provision Packs, many of these kids and families would simply be struggling on the weekends with regard to daily nutrition. Amy says “If we can help lessen one burden on these kids and families every week – why not help out.” If you are looking to support a local charity Knox encourages you to check out Provision Packs. Under her tenure as Operations Manager it is her hope to continually expand Provision Packs to fulfill the hunger gap that exists for so many kids in our area.
In her spare time Amy loves to play golf, watch sports, take photos, play word or card games, and spoil her nieces and nephews. For any of you who don’t know, Amy is a huge Wisconsin Sports Fan, cheering on her beloved Badgers, Brewers and Packers every season. Amy would like to personally invite anyone with an interest in helping children to contact her and she will happily give you a tour of Provision Packs and explain the program in detail.
Lara Butera joined the Provision Packs team in 2017 and was asked to be on the board in 2018. She served as the secretary for over a year, then became the Volunteer Coordinator.
She felt the pull to join after her second child was born and saw Carrie's video on Facebook explaining what Provision Packs does. She had no idea there were hungry children in our city. As a mother of two young children, Lara had a hard time imagining them being hungry or having to go without.
In addition to Lara's passion for helping others, She's good at volunteering and events, getting people to help out, contacting businesses and putting gift baskets together for fundraisers. Since leaving the regular workforce, non-profit work consumes all of her time. When when people ask what she's up to; she is eager to tell them about Provision Packs!
She enjoys being on the board and volunteering because "I love being able to see the difference we make in children's lives. I SEE the help we give. I know first hand, the difference that it makes."
She felt the pull to join after her second child was born and saw Carrie's video on Facebook explaining what Provision Packs does. She had no idea there were hungry children in our city. As a mother of two young children, Lara had a hard time imagining them being hungry or having to go without.
In addition to Lara's passion for helping others, She's good at volunteering and events, getting people to help out, contacting businesses and putting gift baskets together for fundraisers. Since leaving the regular workforce, non-profit work consumes all of her time. When when people ask what she's up to; she is eager to tell them about Provision Packs!
She enjoys being on the board and volunteering because "I love being able to see the difference we make in children's lives. I SEE the help we give. I know first hand, the difference that it makes."
Reghan Taylor has been with Provision Packs since May, 2020. She is responsible for handling the thank you's for donations and provider relations.
Reghan chose to get involved with Provision Packs because she wanted to be part of something that made a difference in kid's lives. She said she feels like she can help by showing appreciation to the sponsors in a positive way.
She also enjoys working with the board to ensure kids get the food they need. Reghan hopes to make a difference in family's lives while she is with Provision Packs. She encourages people to help Provision Packs in anyway they feel they can - from donations to packing food!
Reghan chose to get involved with Provision Packs because she wanted to be part of something that made a difference in kid's lives. She said she feels like she can help by showing appreciation to the sponsors in a positive way.
She also enjoys working with the board to ensure kids get the food they need. Reghan hopes to make a difference in family's lives while she is with Provision Packs. She encourages people to help Provision Packs in anyway they feel they can - from donations to packing food!
