Charlie Mann worked as a classroom instructor teaching foreign languages and English for Students of Other Languages for a total of 25 years. He is married and is a father to four grown children and has 4 grandchildren. He acquired efficacy in American Sign Language to teach Spanish at Gallaudet University. He was a classroom specialist in foreign languages and ESOL (English for Students of Other Languages). Seeing the dire need of the many in his community, workplace and beyond, he sought out resources of food to give to those he learned were struggling and in need. This evolved into a non profit organization which has been providing not only fresh food to upwards to 20,000 recipients each month, but also clothing, toys, books, furniture, household goods, etc. for nearly 40 years. Charlie has a contagious passion for eliminating societal waste and putting it back into the hands of those in need in the local community.

Judy Mann  was a teacher’s assistant for 6 years in private school education where she was responsible for supporting reading and writing instruction and classroom management. She received numerous accolades and rewards for her passionate love for children and their success in learning. She had/has 4 children to whom she dedicated her motherly time until they were out of the home. She home schooled 2 of the youngest children for 12 years with such success that all 4 of her children are successful professionals in their careers. In 2003 she assumed a responsibility as a bookkeeper for a growing non-denominational congregation which progressed into the role as the executive administrative assistant. Her responsibilities include being the receptionist, oral/written communications, database management, coordination of all events, scheduling, etc.