Volunteering Knows No Boundaries

Meet Marjorie Zinner: always smiling, willing to help with any project and has the most positive attitude you will find.

There is one specific thing that makes Marjorie unique that you wouldn’t know at first glance. She speaks two languages: English and American Sign Language. Marjorie has a hearing impairment, and she excels as a volunteer and in life.

A volunteer team leader at Feeding San Diego, Marjorie has been volunteering since September 2012. Over the years, Marjorie has helped in nearly every department, has overseen countless volunteer shifts and has given nearly 3,000 hours of her time.

From leading more than 50 volunteers to breaking down boxes to data entry, there is no task too big or too small for Marjorie. You could easily say she is a jack-of-all-trades!

One particular volunteer shift that stands out for Marjorie in her many years of volunteering is when she led the Gorgeous Green Ladies Club. What made this warehouse tour and volunteer shift so distinct was that the only language spoken was American Sign Language. The group spent two hours gleaning produce and sorting food that would soon be delivered to people facing hunger across San Diego County.

Marjorie has shared her passion for helping the San Diego community through the years and continues to do so. Her family volunteers when they visit throughout the year, and Marjorie’s generous spirit has inspired many financial gifts in her honor over the years.

“Thank you to all the generous donors, volunteers and partners who help make Feeding San Diego’s mission possible,” Marjorie shared.

Visit Feeding San Diego’s distribution center to volunteer, and Marjorie herself may be leading your volunteer experience, helping to end hunger one tote of produce at a time