As of April 2nd, shopping days are Thursdays: 11 am to 6 pm and Fridays: 11 am to 4 pm.
Being open on Fridays provides our shoppers with better produce, alleviating much of the waste of the past. (See Sherron's newsletter below)
With change comes new need for volunteers, as some could not switch.
THREE MORE VOLUNTEERS are needed each week:
2:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Thursdays
9:30 am to 11:am on Fridays AND
1:30 pm to 4:30 pm on Fridays.
Can you help a few hours each month?
Being open on Fridays provides our shoppers with better produce, alleviating much of the waste of the past. (See Sherron's newsletter below)
With change comes new need for volunteers, as some could not switch.
THREE MORE VOLUNTEERS are needed each week:
2:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Thursdays
9:30 am to 11:am on Fridays AND
1:30 pm to 4:30 pm on Fridays.
Can you help a few hours each month?
Greetings from the President of the Board
It is my pleasure to report that Loaves & Fishes, under the outstanding direction of Sherron Slavens, the cooperation of our many dedicated volunteers, is doing an excellent job of fulfilling its mission to provide food assistance to those in need of just a little help. Our change of shopping days and partnering with Bring Food for the Family program at Carlson School are evidence of the needs and of Loaves and Fishes’ ability to respond. We thank God every day for the opportunities that he has given us through this mission.
The five new members elected in October have been at full power ever since. Each one of these new individuals brings special talents to the board that will help us be even more effective in the future. I am excited to have the opportunity to work with them.
We would like to thank all of you who have blessed Loaves and Fishes in the past with your many gifts. Together we can do God’s work in providing the necessities that are out of reach for so many.
Thank you,
Chuck Drage
The five new members elected in October have been at full power ever since. Each one of these new individuals brings special talents to the board that will help us be even more effective in the future. I am excited to have the opportunity to work with them.
We would like to thank all of you who have blessed Loaves and Fishes in the past with your many gifts. Together we can do God’s work in providing the necessities that are out of reach for so many.
Thank you,
Chuck Drage
Special Thanks To All Who Donate Food…
Recently a check for $800 arrived from Evergreen Lutheran Church’s August 2012 Annual Grove Sale.
In Honor of her Birthday, Mary Lou Rutherford’s friends donated 183 lbs & $100 to L&F
In March, the Knights of Columbus of Christ the King Parish in Evergreen delivered 531 lbs of non-perishables to L&F as part of their “40 cans for Lent” food drive which benefited four local food banks.
In Honor of her Birthday, Mary Lou Rutherford’s friends donated 183 lbs & $100 to L&F
In March, the Knights of Columbus of Christ the King Parish in Evergreen delivered 531 lbs of non-perishables to L&F as part of their “40 cans for Lent” food drive which benefited four local food banks.
…From Those Who Receive The Food You Donate
Notes of thanks are received from several of the shoppers, especially at Thanksgiving but all year long, not only for the food but also “That you are always gracious to me and my family.” Another shopper wrote, “Every time we say grace before a meal, we send our thanks and blessings to Loaves and Fishes for providing it.” One very colorful note was signed by eleven of the children at Carlson Elementary. Another child wrote, “Thank you for the birthday cake and all the food you give us. Love,” in his very best handwriting.
News from the Food Bank Director
Spring snows abound and Loaves & Fishes faces new challenges in our dedication to serve those in need. To accomplish that goal, we have made a change in days of operation and added a new program.
“All you have today is potatoes and onions,” complained a local shopper as she referred to out lack of fresh produce. Our shelves and freezers were full as usual, but on Wednesdays the selection of fresh produce was minimal. “On the other hand,” Thursday shoppers got a large selection of fruit and vegetables that delighted everyone. Why was this?
Historically, we have been open on Wednesdays and Thursdays because we picked up fresh produce from an organization called COMPA on Wednesday mornings and we received Food Bank of the Rockies deliveries on Tuesdays once a month. COMPA is now FoodWorks and is a training facility – i.e. no food donations. Food Bank of the Rockies now delivers on Wednesday morning, but only once a month.
God provided us with a new resource for fresh produce as well as bread and meat about three months before COMPA totally phased out food distributions to food banks. We now pick up between 400 and 2000 pounds every Thursday morning from El Rancho Wal-Mart. The produce is beautiful, but normally will not last until the following Wednesday. Thus, a change was due.
We trust the Lord will stir the hearts of those who read this issue of Blessings to become a blessing on this ministry, giving their time and talent beginning this month.
Thank you for responding!
Sherron Slavens, Executive Director
“All you have today is potatoes and onions,” complained a local shopper as she referred to out lack of fresh produce. Our shelves and freezers were full as usual, but on Wednesdays the selection of fresh produce was minimal. “On the other hand,” Thursday shoppers got a large selection of fruit and vegetables that delighted everyone. Why was this?
Historically, we have been open on Wednesdays and Thursdays because we picked up fresh produce from an organization called COMPA on Wednesday mornings and we received Food Bank of the Rockies deliveries on Tuesdays once a month. COMPA is now FoodWorks and is a training facility – i.e. no food donations. Food Bank of the Rockies now delivers on Wednesday morning, but only once a month.
God provided us with a new resource for fresh produce as well as bread and meat about three months before COMPA totally phased out food distributions to food banks. We now pick up between 400 and 2000 pounds every Thursday morning from El Rancho Wal-Mart. The produce is beautiful, but normally will not last until the following Wednesday. Thus, a change was due.
We trust the Lord will stir the hearts of those who read this issue of Blessings to become a blessing on this ministry, giving their time and talent beginning this month.
Thank you for responding!
Sherron Slavens, Executive Director
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