W hen you see geese flying in V formation, you probably know why they fly that way. As each bird flaps its wings, it creates an uplift for the bird immediately following. By flying this way, the whole flock adds at least 71 percent greater flying range.
People who share a common direction or interest will experience the same effect. They get where they're going more easily because they're traveling on the thrust of one another.
The dollars you give, the items you donate, the time you share with us...
it all adds up to provide greater "lift" to our mission.
April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month, and it couldn't have come during a more critical time to say thanks to our uplifting volunteers. Without you we would not be able to keep our doors open! The demand for food assistance is growing. It is especially gratifying to have so many middle-age and young people serving, because we have many older volunteers who cannot. We truly miss those of you who can't come as you once did.

As news and information have evolved so have our work arrangements. We have proactively implemented these steps to protect our volunteers who are able to come: Every person will have their temperature taken. If it is above 99.6 their information will be recorded and they will be instructed to leave and seek medical advice. If their temperature is normal they will apply hand sanitizer and put on gloves and a mask before starting to volunteer.

To protect those who come for food, six-foot distancing will be observed. Orange markings on the pavement, railing, and grass indicate the proper distances.

Food for Families, Food for Thought, and the Community Resource Center are filling a vital need as more families struggle with lost wages, mounting bills, and other effects of this crisis. We must continue. With your help, we will.