Six months after the flood

Six months after the flood

by | Feb 14, 2022 | General, Stories

“I’m okay. I’m still living in my shed, but I’m okay,” Gary said as he waited in his car to receive food. “I assume your house was impacted by the flood?” “Yeah, I had to tear it down. Otherwise, I’d be living in it.” You don’t see the wreckage in Waverly until you’re...
When one accepts a call to serve

When one accepts a call to serve

by | Feb 11, 2022 | General, Stories

Laura is originally from New York, and she talks fast enough to prove it. Every quick word is filled with joy and praise for her Creator. “The Lord works all things together for our good, yes he does.” When Laura pulled up to our distribution to receive food, she felt...
“I don’t usually accept handouts, but …”

“I don’t usually accept handouts, but …”

by | Feb 10, 2022 | Columns, General

“I don’t usually accept handouts, but …” This is how many people who have received food from us begin their conversations with me. On the mornings of our food distributions, I have had the privilege of greeting our guests who have lined up before the sunrise. I get to...
Drop in SNAP leaves gap in food assistance

Drop in SNAP leaves gap in food assistance

by | Feb 5, 2022 | Columns, General

You’ve got a 20 dollar bill, and a month’s worth of groceries to shop for. What do you do? Think about it. That could buy a loaf of bread, a gallon of milk, a carton of eggs, a bag of apples, and a jar of peanut butter. With three meals a day, that couldn’t last you...