Meet the New Faces Driving Midwest Food Bank's Mission
PEORIA
Ben Schick Joins Midwest Food Bank Peoria as Agency Coordinator
Midwest Food Bank is pleased to welcome Ben Schick as the new Agency Coordinator at our Peoria location. Ben began his role on Monday, November 11, 2024, Just in time for our distribution week, stepping in seamlessly to support our mission of serving agency partners and the communities they reach.
Ben's professional background includes experience as a Trade Partner Coordinator at Allied Outdoor Solutions and work as a Spanish Interpreter. These roles have equipped him with strong relational and organizational skills, both of which are critical for his work at Midwest Food Bank.
"I am beyond excited to join the Midwest Food Bank team as Agency Coordinator," says Ben. "I look forward to building relationships and serving alongside such a dedicated team."
In addition to his professional work, Ben and his wife Annabelle, who were married in October 2024, are active in their local community. The couple serves as staff affiliates with CRU, a college ministry, and are involved in their church home, Bethany. In his free time, Ben enjoys playing tennis and pickleball, cooking, hosting friends, and collecting records.
Ben shared that his favorite scripture, 1 Peter 1:3-9, has been a guiding light in his life: "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead..."
"I've seen this verse play out in my life, says Ben. "I've been born again by the cleansing of Jesus' blood for my sins and am continually being sanctified into the likeness of Christ. This hope shapes how I live and serves as the source of strength for all I do."
"Ben's coordination skills and ability to connect with others are exactly what we need in this role," says Christa Staley, Executive Director of Midwest Food Bank Peoria. "We're excited to have him as part of our team and look forward to the impact he'll have."
Please join us in welcoming Ben to the Midwest Food Bank family!
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