Meet Our Staff

Executive Director

Jason Hefner

Jason has worked in the non-profit world for over 10 years. He is originally from Oklahoma but is enjoying life in Indiana. Jason, along with his wife and son are transitioning back to life in America after working in missions. They are also involved in other non-profit work in Nashville. Jason enjoys watching football and discovering new coffee shops with his family. 

Jason is looking forward to working with our volunteers and serving the Brown County Community.

Assistant Cook

Joesph Bowmer

I moved to Nashville 27 years ago with my partner. I am a new doggy dad of 2 adorable Cheagles. A few of my favorite hobbies include spoiling my pups with love, caving, kayaking and cooking. I am a wine club member at Country Heritage Winery and love spending time with my friends over a cheeseboard and a bottle of wine. 

I was a volunteer firefighter, first responder for a few years. I helped with silent auction collections during that time. I started volunteering at Mother's Cupboard when it was in Bean Blossom for a short time, then was reintroduced to the new location and became a volunteer cook/server.

My full-time job is ASM at Family Dollar, where we collect donations year round for God's Grace, Mother's Cupboard, St. Vincent DePaul, The Troops at Atterbury, The Humane Society and more.

Working at Mother's Cupboard puts a smile on my face everytime I am there. I enjoy cooking and serving meals to the community.

Supervisor

Melissa Parker 

Wife, Mother, Mamaw and Paw Mom 🐾 is who I am. Spending time with family and friends, and spoiling my grandchildren are my passions in life. In my downtime, I enjoy working in my flower beds, crocheting and cross stitching. 

I came to Mother’s Cupboard in the summer of 2022 fell in love with helping our community and working alongside our wonderful volunteers. 

Being a part of Mother’s Cupboard now fills my life with such a devotion to the amazing community I serve.

Bookkeeper

Brandi Harper

My name is Brandi Harper.  I am a proud Brown County resident and homesteader, as well as a wife, mom and Mamaw to an amazing grandson.  I love working on my little farm with my family and animals.  I enjoy making goat milk soap, gardening and canning my crops.  

I began my journey with Mother's Cupboard as the bookkeeper early spring of 2023.  I am enjoying this role and getting to know more volunteers and residents.  I look forward to what the future brings for me with Mother's Cupboard Community Kitchen.