By Robert Taylor | Conference President
During May and June of 2013 the number of clients using our food pantry has increased to an average of 13 clients helped per service day. During June that equated to a total of 157 families (399 adults and 257 children) who receive over 11,000 pounds of food. To date in July we have maintained similar service numbers. Recently many of the staples such as rice and cereal have been unavailable through the Oregon Food Bank. We have been forced to purchase such items from general retailers at much greater expense. We also continue to purchase fresh milk for our clients which is important, espescially for those families with young children.
During a summer heat spell one of our volunteers entered the pantry and discovered the inside temperature had risen to 100 degrees. This breakdown of our air conditioning unit was obviously another unexpected expense.
We continue to give rent and utility assistance to those in our community facing housing emergencies. We were able to help one young mother who recently gave birth, but required surgery due to subsequent complications.
Thank you all so much for supporting us with your continuing generosity!
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