Mike And Jane Goss 'Volunteer Tirelessly': Patch Community Leaders

WHEATON, MD — Without community leaders, Wheaton wouldn’t hum along nearly as smoothly as it does. We’d miss their contributions in big and small ways.

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize these often unsung community leaders and celebrate their contributions.

This submission comes from Chris Colburn, a Wheaton reader who nominated Mike and Jane Goss.

How do you know this community leader?

Mike and Jane head up a group of volunteers who provide the community with much-needed food at the St. Stephen’s Food Pantry at the Shrine of Saint Jude in Rockville, Maryland. The pantry has operated since a few weeks after the Covid epidemic started in 2020 and continues to offer food and produce to between 150 and 200 needy people every week. Mike and Jane are great folks who care deeply about our church and our community.

What does this community leader do?

Mike and Jane run the St Stephen’s Food Pantry at the Shrine of Saint Jude in Rockville.

Why do you believe the community leader should be recognized or honored?

Mike and Jane work sometimes seven days a week to help organize and prepare the weekly food distribution at the St Stephen’s Food Pantry. They volunteer tirelessly, even when clients and other volunteers can be somewhat difficult, and always put others above themselves and serve everyone with a smile.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the community hero?

The Goss’ are great people who always look out for everyone else.

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