Rotary Club Conducting Food Drive For Living Hope Foundation
This information aired earlier this week on WKDK:
When Hurricane Helene impacted Newberry County last year, it caused widespread damage and left many in need. One of those needs was that of food, which led to local area food banks to have their supplies drained and in some cases depleted.
In a direct response to meet this need head on, The Rotary Club of Newberry was awarded a $2,500 grant with one goal in mind, to help a local food bank.
The Rotary Club of Newberry is a part of District 7750 (made up of 49 clubs), in turn District 7750 is a part of Zone 33 (made up of 907 clubs). The grant was given to the local club by Zone 33, according to Kimberly Kitchens, assistant district governor for Area 10.
The decision was made to give the funds to the Living Hope Foundation, a local area food bank that the Rotary Club of Newberry has partnered with for several years.
“Our club has continuously supported the Living Hope Foundation, not only with monetary donations, but also with volunteers,” Kitchens said.
The Rotary Club of Newberry will be taking this help one step further, by conducting a food drive April 28 through May 13, and providing volunteers to assist the food pantry.
“Service above self is a core principle and motto of Rotary, and we want to do more to help the Living Hope Foundation and the Newberry County community,” Kitchens said.
Club members will help to stock, package and distribute donations. The Living Hope Foundation estimates this grant and food drive will help 200 families within the community.
Anyone interested in donating to the food drive can drop off donations to the Newberry County Chamber of Commerce, 1209 Caldwell Street, Newberry, Monday through Friday during normal business hours. Preferred donations include: rice and flavored rice, box macaroni and cheese, cereal, oatmeal, granola, grits. Monetary donations will also be accepted.
“The Rotary Club of Newberry is happy to work together and try to replenish the stocks of the Living Hope Foundation. By working together, we know we can make a difference,” Kitchens said.
This information aired earlier this week on WKDK:
When Hurricane Helene impacted Newberry County last year, it caused widespread damage and left many in need. One of those needs was that of food, which led to local area food banks to have their supplies drained and in some cases depleted.
In a direct response to meet this need head on, The Rotary Club of Newberry was awarded a $2,500 grant with one goal in mind, to help a local food bank.
The Rotary Club of Newberry is a part of District 7750 (made up of 49 clubs), in turn District 7750 is a part of Zone 33 (made up of 907 clubs). The grant was given to the local club by Zone 33, according to Kimberly Kitchens, assistant district governor for Area 10.
The decision was made to give the funds to the Living Hope Foundation, a local area food bank that the Rotary Club of Newberry has partnered with for several years.
“Our club has continuously supported the Living Hope Foundation, not only with monetary donations, but also with volunteers,” Kitchens said.
The Rotary Club of Newberry will be taking this help one step further, by conducting a food drive April 28 through May 13, and providing volunteers to assist the food pantry.
“Service above self is a core principle and motto of Rotary, and we want to do more to help the Living Hope Foundation and the Newberry County community,” Kitchens said.
Club members will help to stock, package and distribute donations. The Living Hope Foundation estimates this grant and food drive will help 200 families within the community.
Anyone interested in donating to the food drive can drop off donations to the Newberry County Chamber of Commerce, 1209 Caldwell Street, Newberry, Monday through Friday during normal business hours. Preferred donations include: rice and flavored rice, box macaroni and cheese, cereal, oatmeal, granola, grits. Monetary donations will also be accepted.
“The Rotary Club of Newberry is happy to work together and try to replenish the stocks of the Living Hope Foundation. By working together, we know we can make a difference,” Kitchens said.
