Greene County Dept of Human Services Volunteer Spotlight - Anthony De Santis

This quarter, we shine our Volunteer Spotlight on Anthony DeSantis. Anthony has been volunteering for Greene County for more than six years, delivering meals to homebound seniors and as a Friendly Neighbor volunteer. During the pandemic, Anthony also delivered masks and other items to seniors. A familiar friendly face throughout all of Greene County, Anthony selflessly shares his time and talents improving the lives of those around him.

About volunteering, Anthony had this to say: “I deliver meals because there is a need for our seniors to have access to help and companionship. Not everyone has family or friends nearby and not every family has the time or bandwidth to make sure their loved ones have a daily meal. I do whatever I can in the time I have with them. Many times, I’m asked to help re-set a clock, lift something heavy, put something together, or do small chores. In winter I often shovel or salt enough so that other meals delivery people can get to a door and continue to ensure that everyone can get their meal. All these things I am happy to do. Connecting with and contributing to members of our community is everyone’s responsibility as well as an opportunity to learn and grow. I don’t deliver meals for the government or any organizations. I do it for the seniors who paved the way for all of us. It’s the right thing to do and it helps maintain the fabric of our community. I love my meal recipients.”