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Our Team & Volunteers

The people behind the pantry.

Our board, staff, and volunteers represent a cross section of the business and professional community across Bertie County. Each brings a unique skill set to a common mission — feeding our neighbors.

15,500+
Volunteer hours in 2024
11
Board members
17,852
Households served in 2025
Staff

Leadership

Under the leadership of Executive Director Deborah Freeman, our organization works hard to guarantee the efficient and cost-effective operation of the Good Shepherd Food Pantry.

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Deborah Freeman
Executive Director
AM
Aldine Morris
Program Manager
JB
Jachina Butler
Administrative Assistant
Governance

Board of Directors

The men and women who serve on our Board represent a cross section of the business and professional community across Eastern North Carolina. We are indebted to them for their selfless service.

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Francis Bazemore
President
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Clara Molina
Vice President
JH
Jochel Hughes
Secretary
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Elizabeth Baker
AB
Ashley Bradley
GF
Geraldene F. Mitchell
AM
Amy Mizell
CO
Casey Owens
AS
Allen Speller
ET
Elnora Thompson
MW
Michael Williams
Help us serve

Volunteer your time. Change a neighbor's week.

Our volunteers are extremely important to our ability to serve hundreds of Bertie County families. In 2024, they dedicated over 15,500 hours in the fight against communal hunger.

We're always in search of individuals to help unload trucks, prepare food boxes, distribute directly to arriving families, and organize our events and food drives. If you're a friendly spirit and ready to serve, we'd love to have you.

If at any moment those who volunteer with us find themselves in need of food for their families, we do not hesitate to help.

Can't volunteer? You can still help.

Every $1 donation provides approximately 4 meals to a neighbor in need.

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