Jan Stokes – SHARE

Hunger Action Heroes Podcast Season 02, Episode 03 Jan Stokes – SHARE Each episode, host Chris Doelle sits down with someone playing a vital role in the Food Bank of the Golden Crescents mission of “Helping Heal the Hurt of Hunger.” In this episode of the Hunger Action Heroes Podcast, host Chris Doelle interviews Jan Stokes, the Director of SHARE, the Wharton County Interfaith Coalition. Jan shares her personal background, discussing her upbringing in Birmingham, Alabama, and Texas, and how she came to be involved with Share. Starting as a volunteer, she quickly became the director and has been serving in that capacity for years. Jan explains the formation and growth of Share, detailing its services such as food distribution, clothing, and household goods provision. She emphasizes the organization’s support for around 5,000 people annually, using donations from churches, grants, and partnerships with local retailers like Walmart, HEB, and Dollar General. Jan highlights additional services provided by Share, such as utility assistance and transportation aid for medical appointments. Lastly, Jan discusses the needs for men’s clothing and monetary donations, which are crucial for buying non-donated essentials. The Title Sponsor is H-E-B’s Hunger Relief Program. H-E-B’s Hunger Relief Program works year-round to fight hunger in Texas and Mexico. Hunger relief has been a key focus for H-E-B since the first store opened in 1905. For more than a century now, H-E-B’s commitment and involvement in the communities it serves has been an important part of the way the company does business. Since the inception of the Hunger Relief Program, H-E-B has donated over 1 billion pounds of food to help nourish neighbors in communities throughout Texas and Mexico. Find us on every major podcast directory!