Meet Dave Murphy, Sharing Life Volunteer of the month.

How did you get involved with Sharing Life?
I retired in January, I was looking for opportunities to volunteer in the area.  I took a closer look at Sharing Life, the people were very welcoming and supportive and have been really enjoying.

What is your role and what does it entail?
I always work in the ePantry.  Clients order from the food pantry online, when those orders come in we get the right items and pack them for each client.  Then during distribution, we help load those orders into people’s car.  We are always either building orders or distributing orders.

What is most rewarding about your role?
Being of service to the community.  Helping those in need.  Getting a thank you or even just a smile is rewarding.

What challenges do you face?
I’m just a volunteer so I try not to get in people’s way.  I just do what I can and what is asked of me.  Everybody has been super nice, I wouldn’t say I have many challenges.  Amanda (the ePantry Manager) is super nice.  I guess that is why I keep coming back.

How long have you lived in the area?
About 40 Years

What’s your favorite childhood memory?
My high school friends and the trouble we go into, and the trouble we got out of.

Besides volunteering, what are your hobbies?
I am very involved in our church.  Shady Grove Baptist Church in Balch Springs.  I play pickleball, and I recently got cast in a play at the Mesquite Arts Theatre, I am excited about that.

What’s something about you that most people would never guess to be true?
I am a Monty Python Sketch.  I love the Monty Python and the Holy Grail “It’s Just a Flesh Wound!” is in my daily vocabulary.\