{"id":46,"date":"2026-04-13T11:54:24","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T16:54:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/vcom.dctc.edu\/webd2711-70\/nicholas.reynolds\/Pet_Pantry\/?p=46"},"modified":"2026-04-19T17:01:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T22:01:30","slug":"community-spotlight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/vcom.dctc.edu\/webd2711-70\/nicholas.reynolds\/Pet_Pantry\/?p=46","title":{"rendered":"Community Spotlight"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Volunteer Spotlight: Why Sarah Spends Her Saturdays at North Star<\/h2>\n\n\n<figure style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-src=\"http:\/\/vcom.dctc.edu\/webd2711-70\/nicholas.reynolds\/Pet_Pantry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sarah-2-scaled.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/1707;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;\" data-srcset=\"http:\/\/vcom.dctc.edu\/webd2711-70\/nicholas.reynolds\/Pet_Pantry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sarah-2-scaled.jpeg 2560w, http:\/\/vcom.dctc.edu\/webd2711-70\/nicholas.reynolds\/Pet_Pantry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sarah-2-300x200.jpeg 300w, http:\/\/vcom.dctc.edu\/webd2711-70\/nicholas.reynolds\/Pet_Pantry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sarah-2-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, http:\/\/vcom.dctc.edu\/webd2711-70\/nicholas.reynolds\/Pet_Pantry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sarah-2-768x512.jpeg 768w, http:\/\/vcom.dctc.edu\/webd2711-70\/nicholas.reynolds\/Pet_Pantry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sarah-2-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, http:\/\/vcom.dctc.edu\/webd2711-70\/nicholas.reynolds\/Pet_Pantry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sarah-2-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>&#8220;I started volunteering because I love animals, but I stay because of the people,&#8221; says Sarah, who has been a dedicated part of our weekend crew for the last six months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From greeting nervous first-time clients at the door to organizing the stock room and carrying heavy bags of kibble to cars, volunteers like Sarah are the absolute heartbeat of North Star Pet Pantry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"http:\/\/vcom.dctc.edu\/webd2711-70\/nicholas.reynolds\/Pet_Pantry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sarah-1-683x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48 size-full lazyload\" data-srcset=\"http:\/\/vcom.dctc.edu\/webd2711-70\/nicholas.reynolds\/Pet_Pantry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sarah-1-683x1024.jpeg 683w, http:\/\/vcom.dctc.edu\/webd2711-70\/nicholas.reynolds\/Pet_Pantry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sarah-1-200x300.jpeg 200w, http:\/\/vcom.dctc.edu\/webd2711-70\/nicholas.reynolds\/Pet_Pantry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sarah-1-768x1152.jpeg 768w, http:\/\/vcom.dctc.edu\/webd2711-70\/nicholas.reynolds\/Pet_Pantry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sarah-1-1024x1536.jpeg 1024w, http:\/\/vcom.dctc.edu\/webd2711-70\/nicholas.reynolds\/Pet_Pantry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sarah-1-1365x2048.jpeg 1365w, http:\/\/vcom.dctc.edu\/webd2711-70\/nicholas.reynolds\/Pet_Pantry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sarah-1-scaled.jpeg 1707w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 683px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 683\/1024;\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>During a typical Saturday shift, Sarah helps distribute over 200 pounds of pet food. But her favorite part of the day isn&#8217;t the logistics\u2014it is the relief she sees on people&#8217;s faces. &#8220;A lot of folks walk in feeling embarrassed that they need help,&#8221; Sarah explains. &#8220;My goal is to make sure they walk out feeling supported, respected, and part of a community that cares about them.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We currently have a team of 15 regular volunteers, but as the need in Eagan grows, so does our need for helping hands. Whether you can spare a few hours a month or want to make it a weekly tradition, we have a spot for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Volunteer Spotlight: Why Sarah Spends Her Saturdays at North Star &#8220;I started volunteering because I love animals, but I stay 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