At one of the warehouses of The Volunteer Way in Port Richey, things are busy.

This faith-based nonprofit is dedicated to serving homeless, low income families, and individuals.

Founder and C.E.O. Lester Cypher says when he began this 24 years ago.  He says, sadly, business at all his locations is booming.

At last count:  23,000 families a month.  Numerous services offered include a food bank and pantry, a mobile pantry, and a brown bag food service for seniors.  Included in that is the animeals program that provides pet food for dogs and cats of senior citizens.

Many of the seniors live alone and Cypher says his volunteers are welcome by them for many reasons.

“What they want, even though they want the food, they want fellowship because they may have seen us only last month and that’s the last live person,” Cypher said.

When it comes to making every penny go the distance, Cypher is world-class.

“We have about 250 volunteers and I have 12 staff and our administration cost is under one percent.  .06% it is,” Cypher beams.

Out back, his one and a half acre, so far, hydroponic farm grows a multitude of vegetables and fruits, far fresher and cheaper than available anywhere else.

About to celebrate his 80th birthday, Cypher doesn’t even think about slowing down.

With his bride, Hilda, by his side when he’s not working, he’s doing it at home.

They’ve been together for 60 years.  And to hear him tell it, the job is a piece of cake.

“I just have to be smart enough to walk through the doors God opens. That’s all I got to do, I got the easiest job,” Cypher said.