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PROUDLY SERVING RUTHERFORD, CLEVELAND, GASTON, LINCOLN, POLK COUNTIES AS THE AREAS HOMETOWN MASSEY FERGUSON DEALER. Great Selection Great Selection Kermit the Frog sings, "It's not easy being green." In 90 degree heat and lifting and hauling boxes of food, volunteers at Washburn Community Outreach might well sing, "It's not easy being us." The volunteer platoon that loads boxes, lifts boxes, opens boxes, puts boxes in the cars of folks who need food is truly an inspiration. "We feed them because we love them," reads the Washburn tee shirt worn by most of the volunteers who in the month of August served over 2000 families from Rutherford and surrounding counties. Washburn is also home to a new 20x40 storage facility paid for by a grant from RHI, The Woman's League of Rutherfordton, and Food Lion. This statement from Washburn director, Anita Behrns, tells much of the story, "Tim Davis was instrumental in the concrete work. The building will be used for food storage. The overhang is 50 by 10 and will allow volunteers to stay dry when it rains and cool in the summer. We have a drive thru operation and have been able to serve in excess of 400 families weekly. We broke all records during the month of August by serving over 2000 families which involved over 4500 children, adults and seniors. These numbers do not include the food truck (which comes once a month and food is distributed at South Mountain Christian Camp). "We have a team of volunteers who go weekly to Second Harvest in Charlotte. They include Tim Davis, Bob Billingsley, Richard and Anita Behrns. We have been very fortunate to have a team of volunteers come three days a week and serve for six- hour time periods, they include: Mary Lynch, Jean Gordon, Tim Davis, Bob Billingsley, Don Hammond, Karen Hall, Pastor Lisa Moore, Pastor Sam Burleson, Student Lydia Bridges, Becky Carson, Richard Behrns, Nancy Dorsey, Ruth Grier, Theresa Harley, Vanessa Baynard, Scott Bernard and Phil Cook. Tommy Hutchins is our volunteer who fi xes, picks up food and keeps us calm. "We can never say thank you enough for all our volunteers for making dreams a reality. They are consistent in their support. Due to COVID-19 we could use fi nancial donations. It is truly amazing what can be accomplished when people work together." Donations can be mailed to Washburn Community Outreach, 2934 Piney Mountain Church Road, Bostic, 28018. While many churches and other agencies provide food during the current pandemic, two of the most often used are at Washburn Community Outreach and Chase Corner Food, Food, And More Food Story by Pat Jobe Story by Pat Jobe FOOD DISTRIBUTION FROM CHASE CORNER MINISTRY TAKES 3 FORMS Chase Corner Ministry, across the road from Chase High School, provides three food ministries, according to Cynthia Cooper, the agency's director. Emergency canned food is given out Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. According to the agency's website, "Families may receive food from Chase Corner Ministries' Emergency Food Pantry by appointment. Families may receive a food box if they are in an emergency and it is not yet time for them to get their USDA food, or they do not qualify for USDA food. A family may get a food box in addition to their USDA food if they are in an emergency situation. Food boxes are distributed on a case by case basis depending on how many people are in a family, the families' individual needs, and what food is currently stocked in our pantry. "Where does the food pantry food come from? Food pantry items come from churches and individuals who have generously given to feed those in need in our community. If you would like to give items to be used for our pantry, you may bring items between the hours of 8:30- 2:00 p.m. Monday-Friday or contact the director to arrange pick up. We are most grateful for all donations. We need items such as canned vegetables, canned meat, and canned fruit. Boxed food is also appreciated. We also welcome toiletry items such as: soap, toilet tissue, feminine products, shampoo, etc. When we receive items such as diapers for adults and babies, we distribute those to needy families. Other items requested are things like laundry detergent. Monetary gifts also help us stock this pantry." Cooper said a Second Harvest food truck is also scheduled for Sept. 22 at Concord Baptist Church which is just up the road from East High School. That's at 720 Old U.S. 74, Bostic. She said details about who qualifi es for that food are on the website, but added, "With people working reduced hours and many people out of work, most people qualify." The third form of Chase food distribution takes place each Wednesday, 9-2 with food coming from USDA surplus food. The website gives these guidelines for this distribution: "Every Wednesday this ministry provides USDA food from 9am–2pm. If your family qualifi es, you must fi ll out our Chase Ministries' Crisis Application once and a Second Harvest application every time you receive food. Each eligible family receiving food will only receive USDA once every two months. You will be given a card reminding you when you can come back to receive USDA food again. The selection and amount of food given each month will vary and depend on what is delivered to the ministry from the Second Harvest Food Bank. Each family, regardless of the number of people within the family, will receive the same amount of food until that item runs out." On October 29, a special Covid19 distribution of toiletries, diapers, and other items will take place at Harvest House in Henrietta. Persons seeking these items are encouraged to arrive by 8 and be prepared to wait as the distribution will require paperwork. Once all items are distributed, which Cooper estimates will happen around noon, interviews will begin for fi nancial help with utilities and other such needs. Funds for that effort are being distributed through the United Way's Covid Relief Fund. Story by Pat Jobe Phil Cook (left) and Richard Behrns look hot and tired after a long shift handing out food at Washburn Community Outreach. That's because they are hot and tired.

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