Thanksgiving Story -- 2020
“When did we see you hungry, and fed you? When did we minister to your needs?”
When Covid-19 struck, we at Family Promise knew that this would change and challenge the world. We were told about World Central Kitchen and about how they, too, were changing their model to best address food insecurity.
We convinced them of the significant problem in Englewood, and they said they would provide 400 meals each day for us to distribute – for two weeks.
Yet, they extended for another week, and yet another. Then they provided boxes of fresh produce to distribute. We provided food to hundreds of people every day.
We asked—God responded.
Over five months, we distributed 46,000 meals and 9,000 boxes (67 tons) of produce. Over $450,000 was paid to local restaurants, employing their workers and keeping them in business. Over $150,000 was paid to farmers and others.
On the last day of our program, those we served were so gracious and grateful. All the volunteers were thanked and blessed – we were even given thank-you notes and cookies. Many tears.
“When?
The time we looked around, came together as a community, partnered with others, and helped our neighbors.
That’s when.”
