Rising gas prices are adding up for volunteer drivers in St. Johns, but the cost isn’t enough to stop them from serving their community.
- St. Johns volunteer Les Warner delivers 100-120 free meals every Tuesday through Good News Kitchen.
- Rising gas prices are adding to the cost of volunteering, but Warner says it’s not enough to make him stop.
- Good News Kitchen serves over 600 free meals a week to neighbors in need.
WATCH: Gas prices strain St. Johns volunteer meal delivery drivers
Gas prices strain St. Johns volunteer meal delivery drivers
Les Warner has spent the past couple of years keeping the same weekly routine: delivering meals to neighbors in need through Good News Kitchen, a program that serves over 600 free meals a week.
“We love it, it’s fun. We get to meet a lot of people and a lot of people really need the help,” Warner said.
Warner estimates he uses about three gallons of gas during his two-hour delivery route each week…