Food Shelf and Delano Sr Center Donations

PACK THE PEWS FOOD SHELF MARCH/APRIL DRIVE
Besides the many food donations during the beginning of March, there was a total of $700 in monetary donations also. Thank you for donating to our local Food Shelf during this time of increasing needs.
From Food Shelf Co-chairs Sandy Kremer & Jeanie Pilarski:
Thank you for your generous donations through the “Pack the Pews” drive. We appreciate that you have changed the drive to monetary donations. The dollars will be used to purchase food from Second Harvest Heartland. For every dollar, we are able to purchase $9.00 of food. We have seen an increase in the number of neighbors in need. We are so grateful we can be open to serve.   

DELANO SR. CENTER’S MEAL PROGRAM – MARCH 5TH SUNDAY OFFERING DRIVE
Total donations raised to help our local Senior Center provide meals for seniors was $2,430. Thank you to all who donated to this local program.
From Nick Neaton—Community Services Director:
Thank you for your generous donation to the Delano Senior Center’s lunch program. Though we are currently in an uncertain time, we are looking forward to opening back up and bringing seniors together again over lunch and at our various activities. We appreciate your donation and we are honored to have been selected as the beneficiary organization for March.


5TH SUNDAY FOR MAY SPECIAL OFFERING IS FOR SECOND HARVEST HEARTLAND
Second Harvest Heartland is the provider for the Free Fresh Produce Give Away happening in May at Light of Christ and 5 other surrounding community locations.
They also provide food at a low cost for our local Food Shelf to distribute.
Hunger doesn’t wait. While COVID-19 affects our community, helping our neighbors experiencing hunger is more necessary than ever. Missing work and an uncertain economy mean families are missing meals. For more information on their programs and COVID-19 response visit 2harvest.org/covid19update .  
So please consider giving what you can to help support this vital program, especially during this uncertain time of increasing needs. Donations may be sent to LOC any time during the month of May. Thank you for your generosity and help for our neighbors in need.