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Editor,
As spring finally comes about this year we are seeing changes. We, the members of the board at the Bread Basket, are always so grateful for the support our caring community gives to feeding our neighbors, to sharing what we have with others. It is truly amazing! But as we look to the troubling times our government is currently experiencing financially, we know that serious changes are coming, must come if we are to survive as a country. With little money and the consistent borrowing of monies from outside our country, which cannot continue, many programs that help small communities are going to be cut back, if not eventually discontinued. Already we are receiving less food from the government agencies that share food with the communities. This brings the support for these programs back to the struggling communities of America.
This also means that in the case of feeding the hungry in our own neighborhoods, the job becomes even more the responsibility of the member of each community to take care of on its own. We have been blessed in the past to have grants that have eased the burdens of keeping the Bread Basket open in addition to our business community, farmers ranchers, clubs and associations, schools and numerous individuals. Last year the continued support throughout the year in addition to the programs available enabled us not to bother you with requests for increased financial support. Thank you so much for remembering our neighbor’s needs. But now we find ourselves in the position of needing to ask for more support from our own loyal community.
Even though we are being told that the bleak economic situation is getting better all the time, we continue to see a greater need for our services. Last year we saw 140 families during the seasons when it was most difficult to find work. This year we are seeing between 160 to 160 families at our doors with no signs of a better season coming.
The need for food for these families is as serious as is the need for work.
Please think seriously of this need, search your hearts before deciding — realizing that we will be grateful for any amount of financial or other types of support you can give at this time. Keep in mind we are always in need of volunteer services and food, food, food. The Bread Basket is located at 10 6th Ave SW and is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays.
It is by working together that we will survive these tough times. God bless you and your families, one and all. We appreciate all you do for your neighbors in the community.
Sherri McDonald, Chair
The Bread Basket Board
