The Heritage Sunday School Class from First United Methodist Church of Maryville has come up with a great plan. Under the direction and persistence of Larry Ladd a wonderful wooden bin was built, painted (thanks Lynn & friends) and put into action! The first weekend the bin was left at the Alcoa WalMart with some supervision..... and much food was collected. Yeah!! Looked like a successful plan was born.
This weekend Larry and friends from the Heritage Sunday School class, the Challenger's Sunday School class and Boy Scouts from Pack 81 took on another challenge. This time the bin and both entrances of the Maryville WalMart were staffed with volunteers all day. Small fliers were handed out to all shoppers and the bins and baskets filled up - over and over! Several thousand pounds of food were collected!
WOW!! The shelves have gone from virtually bare (even though several palettes of food were just purchased) to looking good. Tuna and peanut butter are making a comeback as is cereal. Even some fruit was found among the cans.... a long lost item on the shelves!
The numbers of new clients and returning clients is climbing every single day. The average day has gone from 75 0r 80 families to over 125 families... often more than 130. Every single can is a blessing.
At the end of this week Trick or Cans will bring even more food in to be sorted, shelved and readied for distribution. Just when things look bleak we are once again blessed!
Many thanks are due as we look at the activities producing food for the CFC! We thank Maryville First United Methodist Church, especially Larry Ladd and Ted Kirkman, the Boy Scouts and a special board member, Frank Rutherford who has graciously overseen the "store" part of the operation this weekend.
Real teamwork is necessary to feed so many hungry people. Looking for a place to serve.... serve with your time, your money or your prayers! You too will be blessed.
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