GBFB Donor Leaves a Legacy of Compassion

Rob Dinsmoor loved to ride bikes, hike, kayak, and, perhaps most of all, walk with his beloved dog, Jack. It was on these walks that Rob would stop and say hello to everyone in his South Hamilton neighborhood.

“He was a kind and generous soul,” recalls his sister, Mara. “Many years ago, the town was going to buy a home to use as a halfway house right behind Rob’s. Everyone was in an uproar, and when lots of people said, ‘not in my backyard,’ Rob literally would say ‘yes, in my backyard.’”

Before long, Rob became acquainted with some of his neighbors in the new house. It was that care for others that inspired Rob to give to many charitable causes. When he passed away, he left a portion of his estate to GBFB, after donating for many years.

Rob was the author of six books and a writer whose career spanned scriptwriting, medical writing, and humor. When asked why food insecurity was an important cause for Rob, Mara talks about her brother’s love of food and gathering people for a meal.

“He loved to eat and was a very adventurous eater. When he was younger, he’d have potluck dinners at his house…If I was eating too slowly, he’d look at something on my plate and say, ‘are you gonna eat that?’” she remembers with a laugh.

Mara recalls Rob’s warmth and humor in all he did. “He had a nice circle of friends and a great sense of humor. We had a bond that way. He’d say one word, I’d say one word, and then we’d burst into laughter.”