Steve Brown recently stepped down after 18 years of serving as Chairperson of the Spencerport Ecumenical Food Shelf. Brown started with the Food Shelf 21 years ago as the Verifier. For nearly two decades in this position, he was the initial contact residents had when calling for assistance. He became Site Coordinator a year after joining the Food Shelf and also held that position for some time. Three years after joining he was elected and added the position of Chairperson to his duties.
Over the years Brown has seen the Food Shelf through many changes. He orchestrated two site moves – first from the Wedgewood Nursing Home building to Village Plaza on Slayton Avenue, and finally to the Food Shelf’s current home at the Karen Baptist Church on West Ridge Road. He has organized countless programs to serve the residents of the Spencerport School District, including the annual Thanksgiving Program. He’s coordinated with Cartons for Christmas, created programs to support seniors, and developed ways to support all residents throughout the pandemic.
The Spencerport Food Shelf Board said in a statement, “The Spencerport Food Shelf Board, and all who work to keep the Food Shelf going, would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank Steve Brown for his many years of leadership and service to the Spencerport Community. The time, dedication and caring he’s shown to our community has been exceptional and will be greatly missed.”
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