Valley gardeners add to food closet's summer bounty

Editor:

The month of August brought lots of fresh vegetables to the Carson Valley Community Food Closet from local gardeners. In addition, the farmers market at Lampe Park generously contributed produce. The fresh tomatoes, squash and zucchini were distributed with groceries to qualified individuals and families in need. We wish to thank all who contributed produce.

The following donations were received for August (in pounds): Marco Ferrell, organic produce (343), Helping Hands Food Drive (65), Kenneth Nelson (37), Douglas County School Nutrition Office (212), Michael Smith (80), Hungry Mother Organics (345), Ralston Purina (1,368), Gene Clark (100), Douglas County Public Library (40), Ryah Foundation (310), Christ Presbyterian Church (35), Pro Planit, water (900), farmers market (592), Stone (33), St. Gall Catholic Church (688), Critter Junction (311), in memory of Jerry Northway (142), Ray Cardinal (25), Sertoma (35), Gold Dust West Casino (132), Russell's Mercantile (99) and numerous anonymous.

Regular grocery contributors are: Raley's, Scolari's, Smith's, Costco, Trader Joe's, Starbucks, Pony Espresso, Shell Country Store and Vanity Bakery.

The following cash donations were received: Coventry Cross Episcopal Church, Burl and Rosemarie Middendorf, J. Fauria, P. Stephens, J. Johnson, A. Peters, Bonnie Fettic, S. Smith, S. Jacobs (Jacob's Trust), Scolari's customers and1 employees, V. Craik, L. Sekiguchi, Minden Fortnightly, Oxoby Mobile Home Park and anonymous.

In memory of Jerry Northway: Nona Hogue, Gary Weidner, Sally and Mike Wiley and Marilyn and Carl Malkmus.

The food closet is currently in need of canned soup, stew, chili, ravioli and peanut butter. Please drop off your donation of food at 1255 Waterloo Lane in Gardnerville. Hours are 1-4 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and Friday. Contact Eileen Boettiger for information about volunteering or to make cash donations at 782-3711.

Marabel Moorhead

Carson Valley Community

Food Closet volunteer