On May 31, 2023 at Whitman Middle School, the Mount Vernon Rotary Club presented Laura Wainwright of Food For Neighbors with the 2023 “You Make A Difference” award. Given to one person each year, the award highlights volunteers that have had continuous, meaningful impact in the Mount Vernon area, and the recognition includes a $1,000 grant to continue their important work. Food For Neighbors will focus the funding on its steadfast support to partnering secondary schools in the Mount Vernon pyramid. Florence (Pipi) Harrison, Director, Student Services, Bryant Alternative High School was among the many volunteers celebrated at the ceremony.