Alabama NRCS State Office Employees Take A Sweet Break for Katrina Victims
The
State Office NRCS Hospitality Committee wanted to do something to help the
Katrina victims still in shelters in the area (about 100 people were being
sheltered by the Lee County Red Cross).
Teresa Paglione, Chair of the Committee, called the Red Cross office to see
what was needed. The Red Cross indicated a local group, Christian Care
Ministries, was cooking hot meals for those in the shelters and that they may
need “perishable” food.
The Christian Care Ministries revealed that they had just received a truckload
of food, so they were fine for the moment. Then Teresa heard heard that
the East Alabama Food Bank was low on supplies because so many were giving to
the Red Cross.
The Hospitality Committee decided to host a Brownie-Ice Cream Sundae break for
employees with the condition that at least two canned or non-perishable foods
would be required for “admission.” Cash donations were also accepted.
On Wednesday, September 21, Sue Daniel and Teresa Paglione, representing NRCS
state office employees, presented the East Alabama Food Bank with 137 pounds
of food and $215 in cash and checks. Officials at the East Alabama Food Bank
said that 20 pounds of food would feed a family of four for a week. This
donation will go a long way in feeding those in need.
Thanks for your support!
State Office enjoy the Brownie-Sundae break to raise money for Hurricaine
Katrinia Victims. |
Foodbank trucks getting ready to deliver needed supplies to those in need. |
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