Food Pantries
Food Bank helps hunger-relief agencies amplify impact
by (jtl6)
Submitted 01-13-2016 under LOCAL LIFE
When a needy family with a sick child came to United Church Outreach Ministry (UCOM), program director Shawn Keener knew providing food would be the first step toward helping them. “Food is usually the presenting issue that brings...
Over 80 tons of food collected for local food pantries!
by (Access of West ...)
Submitted 10-31-2012 under NONPROFITS
80.3 tons! That is how much was collected for the County Wide Food Drive during the week of October 8-13, 2012. That is over 160,000 pounds! WOW! What an amazingly generous community we live in. A variety of items were collected for 50 local food...
You Can Help Feed Over 7,000 Families this Holiday Season
by (Access of West ...)
Submitted 10-30-2012 under NONPROFITS
The Holiday Giving Network was formed to match congregations, individuals, groups, or businesses that can provide food with persons who need extra food for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Last year over 7,000 families signed up to receive a holiday meal...
County wide food drive begins today
by (Access of West ...)
Submitted 10-08-2012 under NONPROFITS
The County Wide Food Drive begins today! How to Help: Please pick up a few extra groceries and bring them to one of the drop-off locations listed to the right. Why: The collected items will go to area food pantries to provide emergency support for...