In the Driver's Seat: Mike Prince

I have been an FRC with Lovin’ Spoonfuls for three amazing years, and I’m proud to be a part of such a great team.

The most gratifying part of being an FRC is helping people access delicious, healthy food to feed themselves and their family. To see the impact my job has on strengthening communities with food is special. The beneficiaries that I work with are always smiling when I arrive at drop-off with Dolly [the name of the truck pictured here, that Mike drives].

One myth I’d like to bust is that Lovin’ Spoonfuls is a food bank. We do not have a warehouse that we bring and store food in until we find a place for it to go. We distribute what we rescue daily. I’ve had several occasions where people were surprised when I told them that we empty the trucks every day. 

Driving in the city can be dangerous and obstacles can be unexpected. I make sure to read the road at all times. When stuck in traffic, I listen to music or sing to pass time. 

One of my most inspirational beneficiaries is Selah Day Resource Center, which I visit three times a week, in Chelsea. They have a large capacity, feed a lot of people, and are able to put a lot of different products to good use. Seeing clients in and out of the doors while I’m there delivering puts a smile on my face.

If I wasn’t an FRC, I could easily see myself being a chef. A love for food has always been a part of me, and I cook regularly. I often get inspiration to cook from the fresh produce I see rescued on a daily basis.

One fact about me is I am a very good video gamer and would love to design a video game one day.