Meet The Board

Hello!

My name is Debbie Hoffman and I am a long-time volunteer at Mother’s Cupboard.  I am very passionate about their mission to ensure that no one goes hungry.  This organization is near-and-dear to my heart as it was a God-send while my father battled cancer.  Because my parents spent a great deal of time at the hospital for his treatments, it left little time to cook for themselves.  Mother’s Cupboard ensured that they always had a hot meal.  After their deaths, I wanted to give back to the community that had given them so much.  Helping others in their times of need was important to me, so I began volunteering to help the cooks, serve meals, and work in the pantry.

I also work as a 6th grade ELA teacher at Brown County Middle School right here in beautiful Brown County, Indiana.  Many of my colleagues have joined the volunteer team at MC and found serving our community in this capacity is very rewarding!  Each year,  I continue to spread the word about what we offer at Mother’s Cupboard- recruiting volunteers, helping with school fundraisers, seeking donations for the MCCK Soup Bowl & Silent Auction, and participating in a variety of activities in the community where Mother’s Cupboard is involved.  

Aside from teaching and volunteering, I have many interests.  I love to garden, read mystery/crime novels, spend time with my grandsons, and travel.  Being outdoors and taking photographs of nature are also activities I enjoy.

Jim Oliver began cooking at Mother's Cubpoard in 2000. He was a member of the new board that took over operations in 2004 and served as president from 2004-2007.

Jim loves the mission of Mother's Cupboard and community that it builds. Jim and Amy are fill-in cooks and often recruit their friends and family to join in. 

A true native of Brown County, Rhonda was born on Artist’s Drive. She continues to live in
Brown County with her husband, Doug. Rhonda has a BS degree in Elementary Education from
Indiana University and a Masters in Elementary Mathematics from Western Governor’s
University. She taught at Sprunica Elementary for 19 years before leaving the profession to
spend more time with her family.
Rhonda has been a board member since 2016. She served as Treasurer of the Board for several
years prior to her current position of Co-President. Rhonda regularly volunteers at the
cupboard in a variety of positions including cooking, serving, re-stocking shelves, and intaking
deliveries.

Dona is a proud member of our board.

Born on a small farm in Newton County Indiana in 1936 and learned to live without electricity, water, and a bathroom in our farm house on the prairie.

Graduated from Brook High School in 1954 and in 1960 received a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Colorado State University. 

Married Donna Marshall in 1959 and we have a son and daughter both gainfully employed and neither ever convicted of a crime.

I spent 34 years working in animal disease eradication programs with the U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE living and working in Idaho, Indiana, Mexico, Bolivia, Puerto Rico and Washington D.C. 

 In 1991 we retired to Nashville where I have stayed busy with farming in Newton and Jasper counties, fly fishing throughout the world, furniture building and gardening with a special interest in rose culture. 

I was a founding member of Brown County Rotary and have been a supporter of Mother's Cupboard since it's inception.

Kirk is a proud member of our board.

Mable is a proud member of our board.

Vicki is a proud member of our board.

John is a proud member of our board.

Judy Stewart retired at the end of 2018 after serving as the elected judge of the Brown County Circuit Court for over 22 years.  She began her career practicing law in Indianapolis, and served as the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana, appointed by President Clinton.  Judy and her husband Michael Fulton have lived in Brown County over 35 years, sharing their lives with beloved dogs and enjoying nature, hiking, and all things outdoors.  Judy currently serves on the community advisory board for WFIU/WTIU public radio and television, and on the Sycamore Land Trust Board of Directors.

John is a proud member of our board.

 Caleb is a proud member of our board.

Lori is a proud member of our board.

A native Hoosier, raised in Crawfordsville, Patrick resides in Brown County. Patrick began volunteering as a cook in 2024 and joined the Board in 2025. He enjoys hunting, fishing, kayaking and spending time with his wife and the family dogs.