Meet Our Staff
Our founder: Carly Holloway
Our founder: Carly Holloway
Our founder: Carly Holloway
Carly founded NVSK in 2020 by using her stimulus check. Carly is a proud mother of two and Pastry Chef. The Naugatuck Community is grateful for Carly's work, and we will continue to build upon her vision and continue to serve our community.
Board of Directors
Our founder: Carly Holloway
Our founder: Carly Holloway
We are grateful to the following leaders who have agreed to serve as Board of Directors: President, Judy Soda; Co-Chair & Treasurer, Caryn Robinson, Co-Chair & Secretary, Stephanie Sanchez; and Directors Carly Adomelis and Karla Foulkrod Phair. All bring varied experiences and passion to our organization.
Judy Soda
Our founder: Carly Holloway
Judy Soda
Judy Soda was appointed President of NVSK on January 1, 2023. Judy joined NVSK in September 2020 and has been with us since. Judy has worked all aspects of the kitchen including delivery driver, dish washer, meal planner, shopper, and head cook. Judy is known for showing up with a smile on her face and a can-do attitude. Judy is excited to bring in a fresh menu and is working to build relationships in our community.
Caryn Robinson
Caryn Robinson
Judy Soda
Caryn Robinson started with the soup kitchen in 2020 as one of the original drivers. Caryn is still a driver and has transitioned to our Co-chair and Treasurer positions on our Board of Directors.
Stephanie Sanchez
Caryn Robinson
Chuck Robbins
Stephanie Sanchez started as a volunteer driver in 2021, helped with fundraising and has transitioned to our Co-Chair and Secretary positions on our Board of Directors.
Chuck Robbins
Caryn Robinson
Chuck Robbins
Chuck Robbins joined NVSK in January of 2022 and has been promoted to head Chef. He is responsible for executing our menu and all functions related to the cooking of our meals. Chuck loves to cook and is an important part of our team, always bright eyed and ready to go.
Drivers & Volunteers
Drivers & Volunteers
Drivers & Volunteers
Our amazing volunteers, assisting with cooking, food prep, delivery, shopping, and pantry stocking include; Angela, Carly, Carol, Caryn, Chuck, Deb, Greg, Faye, Jackie, Jeff, Judy, the other Judy, Kyle, Lillian, Margaret and Ron.