Your Board of Directors

  • Lisa Zayas, Co-Founder & President

    Founder of Angels In Our Midst (Pennsylvania), Reiki Master & Certified Hypnotherapist.

  • Sonya Fiske, Vice-President

    Sonya is a mother, wife, animal lover. Has done therapy work with her dog, Luna, when living in California. She is an avid reader and loves taking walks in the woods. Graduated from Vanderbilt University.

  • Anibal Garcia, Secretary

    President of Latino Democrats of Dutchess County, Co-Chair Voices of Diversity, Former Board Member Hudson Valley Community Services and Former Board Member Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center, Advisory Board Pride and Joy Family at Binghamton University, Litigation Paralegal Getman, Sweeny Dunn, Berkeley College John Jay College of Criminal Justice.

  • Nelson Zayas, Co-Founder & Treasurer

    Owner NZ Tax Services, Enrichment Teacher Pine Plains Central School District, Physician Assistant, Masters of Education (MaryMount College), Bachelor of Science Physician Assistant (City College), EMT and Paramedic (NYC).

  • Diana Moore, Board Member

    Diana is an 84 year old Grandmother and Mother who has dedicated her life’s work to family, community service and local thrift shops.

  • Ray Christiansen, Board Member

    After working in public relations for many years, my life changed and I took that passion of meeting people, into giving back to my community by volunteering as much as I can; and holding fundraisers that benefit people of my community.

  • Victoria Baluk, Board Member

    Victoria Baluk is passionate about the power of real food as a tool for optimal health and a conduit for bringing people together. She is a food and nutrition educator for two non-profits, teaching children through Wellness in the Schools, and adults through the FEAST program.

Our Pro Bono Services Team

Bargain Hunters (Weekly bulk food shopping, pick up, deliveries): Lisa Zayas, Nelson Zayas

Billing, Tax Preparation, Financial Records: Nelson Zayas

Construction: Oscar Gonzalez, GE Construction 

Electric: Kyle Lougheed, Ginocchio Electric

Event Coordinator: Dani Nicholson (2021), Ray Christiansen

Grant Writers: Barbara Gulan (2020-2021), Nelson Zayas

Holiday and Special Events: Patricia Jean Keeler, Sonya Fiske

Insulation: Advantage Insulation

Logo and Mural: Brett McCormack

Marketing Plan Consultant: Robert Burden

Monthly Appreciation Correspondence to Donors, Volunteers: Anibal Garcia, Lisa Zayas

Networking and Outreach: Lisa Zayas, Nelson Zayas

Pantry Managers: Lisa Zayas, Nelson Zayas

Photography: Nicolas Arauz

Publicity: Lisa Zayas, Nelson Zayas

Real Estate Advisor: Oliver Brown

Social Media: Julia Descoteaux

Thrift Program Managers: Lisa Zayas, Diana Moore

Volunteer Organizers: Lisa Zayas, Nelson Zayas

Website: Barbara Gulan (2021), Nelson Zayas