How a Little Compassion and Hospitality Go a Long Way: Interview with Ronni Marks of HCMSG

Kevin PossellDecember 22, 2021

Weiner’s customer, Ronni Marks from the Hepatitis C Mentor Support Group Inc. (HCMSG), understands the impact that mentorship, compassion, and hospitality can provide to those affected by hepatitis C (HCV). In 1996, Ronni was diagnosed with HCV.  At the time, there was very little information or support for people with...

St. Mary's Works to End Hunger in Arizona

Kevin PossellDecember 11, 2020

Last fall we checked in with Weiner's customer St. Mary’s Food Bank in Arizona to learn about their mission to end hunger in their service area. St. Mary’s was the first food bank in the world; for 52 years, they’ve collected and distributed meals through the efforts of a robust network of volunteers, farmers and businesses. Every year, they...

Battling Hunger with Hospitality: Interview with Lisa Notaro of St. Mary’s Food Bank

Kevin PossellDecember 09, 2019

Weiner’s customer St. Mary’s Food Bank is dedicated to erasing hunger. For 52 years, they’ve collected and distributed meals to families in Arizona. Today, with a robust network of volunteers, farmers and businesses, they provide food to over 700 nonprofit partners across nine counties. We asked Lisa Notaro, Chief Development Officer at...

Elevating Hospitality to Support People Experiencing Homelessness: An Interview with LA Family Housing

Kevin PossellNovember 21, 2019

Weiner’s customer LA Family Housing understands how important basic necessities are for people grappling with homelessness. Since 1983, the organization has been offering shelter, supplies and services to homeless populations. We asked Melody Jaramillo, Director of Community Engagement at LA Family Housing, to tell us more about the organization’s mission and how...