BLOOMFIELD, Conn. -- A radio broadcast helped change the life of Lorwayne Larabee, who has since helped many others improve their lives.

Each month on a popular morning radio show, the president of Foodshare, Gloria McAdam, talks about her organization, which feeds the hungry in the greater Hartford area.

Larabee heard one of those and took on McAdam's request for help. Ever since, she has been thanking people who make cash contributions to Foodshare, one call at a time.

"(Brad Davis) was talking about Foodshare, and I said, 'Gee, that's nice. I'm going to call and find out about it.' And, they were glad to have me come in," Larabee said.

Since she began at Foodshare three years ago, Larabee, or Wayne, as she's known to her friends, has put in over 200 volunteer hours.

"I get paid in thanks. People appreciate it. I feel like I'm doing something to help and I enjoy doing it," Larabee said.

"She's wonderful. She's a good example of the right person in the right job, because not everyone would like that sitting on the phone all day," McAdam said. "She loves to chat with people. I'll walk by and I'll hear on the phone with people, and it's clear we've got the right person in the right job."

"I get a lot of satisfaction that I'm doing something for someone." - Lorwayne Larrabee Channel 3's Everyday Hero of the Week

Larabee thanks each and every person that has made a donation of $100 to $500 to Foodshare.

"I get a lot of satisfaction that I'm doing something for someone," Larabee said. "It's just nice to come here. They're very thoughtful here. They are nice to work with."

"It's such a unique job she does and yet so important because in my mind there is nothing more important than saying thank you to the people that help us to do the work that we need to do," McAdam said.

The organization recently recognized Larabee for her service for almost three years.

"There are 35 paid staff and 2,000 volunteers. So, clearly it's a volunteer-run, volunteer-driven organization," McAdam said. "It would not be cost-effective if we had to pay people."

The organization doesn't turn a profit, and it gives food away to people in need.

"One out of 10 of our neighbors in greater Hartford rely on soup kitchens and food pantries for their groceries, and those groceries are coming from here," McAdam said.

"We're always looking for volunteers," said Sarah Santora, the organization's volunteer services representative.

More Information:

Volunteer Your Time. Call: 860-286-9999

Link: Foodshare Web site

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