Boy Scouts score big with food drive

Boy Scouts score big with food drive

editor:

The Boy Scouts of Minden and Gardnerville earned a big "thank you" from the Carson Valley Community Food Closet with the success of their Nov. 11 food drive. The scouts distributed flyers announcing a pick-up date for canned food donations and then returned on the 11th to collect the donated goods. In fact, they collected a total of 5,850 pounds of canned goods. Head scoutmaster, Shep Curtis coordinated the drive. This is just one example of what a group can do to help the community when they work together for a worthy cause.

The food closet distributes food to qualified recipients in Douglas County. With the support of local grocery, bakeries and food outlets the shelves are kept stocked. During the holiday season grocery needs are unusually higher. The Boy Scouts food drive really boosted the food available for the families in need.

Marabel Moorhead

Food Closet Volunteer

Fall weather brings generous food closet donations

Editor:

The month of October signals the change of seasons, but the chilly weather hasn't stopped donations from local businesses and kind citizens supporting the Carson Valley Community Food Closet. The donations keep the shelves stocked and ready to serve those in need here in our community. This generosity benefits the qualified individuals and families who appreciate this food.

In October, the following donations were received (pounds): Mike Smith (643), Douglas County Public Library (5), Douglas County Public Library "Food For Teens" (420), Pony Expresso (43), Roy Yates Horsemanship Clinic (35), Carson Valley United Methodist Church (198), Martin Pecoraro (7), Christ Presbyterian Church, Corley Ranch (461), St. Gall Catholic Church (315), and Trinity Lutheran Church (167). Regular grocery contributors: Raley's, Scolari's, Smith's, Costco, Sugar Plum Bakery, Russell's Mercantile and Starbucks.

Cash donations received: Johnny and Mary Fauria, Marie Machetta, John and Elizabeth Williams, Bonnie Fettic, Merrill Construction, Coventry Cross Episcopal Church, J. Johnson, R & T Cleaners, Virginia Craik, Scolari's, Ken and Sharon Douglas, Doug and Cynthia Peterson, Soroptomists, Harley Davidson Financial Services, Inc., Raley's register and payroll donations, R.F. Edling and anonymous.

The Carson Valley Food Closet appreciates your generous support. You can drop off can goods or monetary donations Monday through Wednesday and Friday from 1-4 p.m. Contact director Eileen Boettiger or assistant director Donna Kurtz at 782-37ll.

Marabel Moorhead

Food Closet Volunteer