Board of Directors & Operations Team

Tim McAllister, President

I was a skilled welder for many years but due to an accident, I had to retire early. After some time, I became interested in the work at the Mission and joined their team of volunteers. After 3 years I was elected President – which also meant manager and cook. After 16 years doing these jobs, I still feel every day the blessing of reaching out and giving joy to others. I can say the Mission has my heart.

Zainia Brockett, Vice-President

I had a career in banking for over 10 years and was active in the church social department, until I moved to Amherstburg in September 2017. Then in early 2018 church friends of ours, living in the community, had mentioned this nice man at the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission who was looking for volunteers. I came in and told Tim that I wanted to volunteer in the kitchen. After a few months of volunteering I spoke to Tim about being on the Board and was accepted. A few years after that, I was nominated and accepted the position of Vice President.

Tammy Pasceri, Treasurer

I have been volunteering at the Amherstburg Food & Fellowship now for approximately 9 years. From the first moment I walked into the mission I was greeted with such friendliness and compassion. It is a great place to just hang out. I am proud to help out at the mission and achieve our goal of people helping people year after year.

Shannon Dobson, Secretary

I have been on the board for 2 years. I was a legal secretary for over 18 years and moved to Amherstburg in the spring of 2014. I have been the property manager for the building I live in since January of 2015. Getting involved with the Mission means getting involved with the community on numerous fundraising events.

John Drop

After my arrival in Canada, I worked for the Essex County Board of Education and together with my wife, operated a successful janitorial business in Amherstburg. After my early retirement, I began volunteering at my church and the Bibles for Misssion store in Windsor, serving 11 years as a board member.

When I came in contact with the Food & Fellowship Mission, I knew I would love to work in this place. I have been here for 9 years now, 7 of those years as a board member doing any number of things. Working here has given me great satisfaction.

Jill Kanwischer

I spent 30 years as the Administrative Assistant to the Fire Chief in Windsor Ontario. After retiring in 2021 I quickly grew bored with the slow pace of retirement and decided that I needed to return to my roots in community service. I went to a volunteer fair where I met Tim and Zainia and I have been a volunteer ever since. A few months after I started volunteering, I joined the Board.

Kim Curtis

I have been a Driving Instructor for the past 7 years. I teach Defensive Driving as well as Special Needs and Compliance on School buses and I have been driving school bus for 21 years. I am in the process of trying to find my purpose in life, and my spiritual path has lead me to the Mission.

Anne Fox, Chair Baby Food Program

Anne has been with the Mission for over 18 years. She has been a volunteer for many years with the Boy Scouts, the Legion, and Youth Education and also organized a foot care clinic.

Jim Ferrar

Jim is a former teacher and vice-principal at Anderdon Public School, Jim has been involved with the community for many years as a coach, chair of the Western Essex County Athletic Association and 4 years as the President of the Essex County Teachers’ Federation. “This town and its people have been very good to me and I’m more than happy to give back in any way I can.”

Lana Talbot

I have been volunteering at the Mission for a little over 10 years and served on the board for 3 years. To me, People HELPING People has had a great impact on my life. I learned to give of myself unselfishly knowing there are others who’s needs come before my pleasure. I love working at the Mission.

Operational Support Team

Violet McAllister

I’m married to Tim and actively involved in the work at the Mission. Making sure that Tim doesn’t miss any appointments, due to his busy schedule, keeps me very busy.

Kim Cabanaw

I have been serving at the Mission for 16+ years. I attend the monthly Board meetings and provide a report with the # of meals served, food baskets prepared and an updated hunger count.

Inez Fox

I have been helping the Mission for the last 8+ years. I drive the Mission van and take care of most of the food pick-ups and any other errands where our van is needed.