COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - As a lead volunteer at Care and Share Food Bank, Mary Lasch recognizes the need in Southern Colorado for food assistance.

“You know, to see this community rally, no matter what it is... makes me love living in Colorado Springs even more,” Lasch said.

For about a decade, Lasch has been part of the effort to feed people across Southern Colorado, dedicating her time to everything from Take a Turkey to Work Day to the Harvest of Love Food Drive.

When 11 News spoke with her, she jumped right in to assist other volunteers with food sorting during her interview.

“As a young child, I grew up hungry. And so I was in a position at that point that I could start giving back to maybe help children not be hungry,” Lasch said.

In pursuit of that passion, Lasch helped

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