I wanted to send on a call we just got from Gordon and Juanelle Smith. Both are elderly and disabled Juanelle is going through chemotherapy right now.
They received food from the Food Bank earlier this week. Gordon was SO thankful. He said they hadn't had a good meal in awhile and it was nice to have so much food. You could just hear the happiness in his voice!
It is rare that we (at least here at 2-1-1) hear how people were helped, or how thankful they are for the help. I had to pass it on... THIS is the reason we are here, and the reason we stay.
As the Summer begins, notes like this remind me of two things. First, the needs of the hungry remain constant during the Summer. Second, we could not meet those needs if it weren't for our network of donors, volunteers, and great partners like 2-1-1.
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David,
Thanks for sharing this w/everyone. It makes me feel good knowing how we all can touch the lives of so many people who need us... It makes me stop and remember how truly blessed I am in my own life, and not to take anything for granted...
I also wanted to mention the Summer Food Program... maybe you could blog on that... 2-1-1 keeps an updated list of all of the locations for the South Plains... it's summer and a lot of kiddos don't get a good meal like they do at school... so pass the word along if you would! :)
Thanks, and God bless you all over there ~ Kendra, 2-1-1 Texas South Plains - and #1 fan of the SPFB
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