If you’ve ever stepped into the bagging area on a Thursday, you’ve probably felt the warm, joyful energy that Robyne brings to Twin Lakes Food Bank. For 15 incredible years, Robyne and her husband, Joe, have been serving side by side—proof that when two people follow a calling together, amazing things can happen.

Robyne first discovered TLFB at the Folsom Expo, where a simple booth sparked a journey that would become a cornerstone of her life. Encouraged by Rosanne, she and Joe came to “check it out”… and they never left. Today, they’re a powerhouse volunteer duo faithfully showing up every Thursday to make sure guests receive food with dignity and kindness.

For Robyne, the heart of volunteering is found in those meaningful interactions—especially when a first-time guest arrives feeling embarrassed or unsure. She loves watching the team wrap them in warmth, help them feel seen, and remind them that coming for help is nothing to be ashamed of. It’s inspiring, humbling, and at times challenging—especially when food runs low. But Robyne’s compassion never runs out.

Her time at TLFB has reshaped how she sees the world. “Hunger has no zip code, no social economic class, no race or culture. Hunger can be hidden so well that we need to look closely, sometimes right in our own neighborhood,” she says. That awareness fuels her passion to serve without judgment and without hesitation.