It's your everyday, struggling, blue-collar person or working-class family who just can't seem to get ahead and make ends meet.

Mark was always a very determined young man. He was one of those naturals that came into class and already had it like Craig Way and Dave Barnett. You could tell right away though that he certainly had potential.

It certainly dispels stereotypes about who needs food, like the conventional stereotype being homeless people. It is actually a lot of working families.

I think the big thing, and we already knew this, was the increase in number of people who are food insecure and hungry on the Central Coast.

There's just too many people out there who are going without food.

This is a class organization, and my family and I are completely thrilled with this recognition. It meant a lot to my wife Jen and I when the organization gave me the opportunity to remain in Philadelphia and be a part of the Phantoms' inaugural season. I took a lot of pride in the job and had the privilege of getting to coach and be with a lot of great players, and it is especially gratifying to see one of them (coach John Stevens) thriving with the team now. This is an incredible honor.