Turkey Time! & Bread News!

Monday November 5th was a great day! The CFC began giving out Thanksgiving turkeys. Now, let us understand that these are not your normal turkeys, but rather an all white meat turkey roll with gravy. They have been taste tested and declared yummy. Thrivent Financial and the Lutheran Men in Mission are responsible for the purchase of these birds. Our clients are thrilled to be able to prepare their family thanksgiving meal with turkey, stuffing, cranberries, pumpkin, broth and gravy! Quite a treat! Along with those items everyone is receiving their regular items as well. We thank those who have donated funds so that our client families will be able to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal.

And then there is bread!!!! WOW!!! The community heard and responded to our news that the CFC budget was no longer able to provide bread for our clients. With numerous donations from individuals, churches and community groups we are back in the bread business. The sad news is that bread has increased in price over the last 2 months (yes, that is how long we have gone without giving bread) by 20 cents per loaf. Even with that the board has decided to once again distribute bread. What a major blessing.

The Trick or Cans project brought in some fabulous food to the CFC. All of that is sorted, on the shelves and much is being distributed every day. Blount Memorial Hospital employees are currently involved in a food drive (a friendly competition among departments) and Foothills Elementary is also working on a drive. The CFC board is thankful for every food drive, no matter the size. Every item delivered or picked up helps to feed those in need.

In this season of Thanksgiving, the CFC is thankful to be in such a community as this - a community eager to reach out and help others. Our thanks go to all those who have donated, delivered, picked up, made monetary donations and prayed for us. We are thankful for all those who felt compelled to bring bread back to the "table". The board is thankful and most of all the clients are thankful.

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