Editor:
The Carson Valley Community Food Closet wishes to thank the local business and individuals who made contributions for the month of August. Both cash donations and collected can goods supplement the supply from local grocers and bakeries. Together these generous gifts keep the Food Closet shelves stocked for distribution to those in need here in the community.
The following donations were received for August. Food donations (pounds): Shepard of the Sierra Church (125), Lions Club (15), Douglas County Public Library (20), Ralston Purina (46 cases), Pony Espresso (30), Christ Presbyterian Church (18), Carson Valley Sertoma (70), St. Gall Catholic Church (777), Farmer's Market (1,137), Methodist Church (88), 20/30 Club No. 85 (178), University of Nevada Master Gardeners (107), Trinity Lutheran Church (110), Tahoe Community Church (24), Mike Smith (246), Donna Witham (40), and Alice Cooper (14). Regular grocery sponsors: Raley's, Scolari's, Smith's, Costco, Starbuck's and the Sugar Plumb Bakery.
Cash Donations: Coventry Cross Episcopal Church, Jay and Jolaine Johnson, Johnny and Mary Fauria, Peter and Anne Bowee, Katherine Schaub, Helping Hands Thrift Store, Smith's Grocery customers, Merrill Construction, John Williams, Marie Machetta, Mahlon Teter (Wells Fargo), Virginia Craik, Danceworks Crafts, Kroger/Smith's customer donations, Scolari's customer donations and anonymous (2).
Thanks to the Carson Valley community for continued support. If you would like to make a donation or volunteer your time to help the Food Closet, please visit Monday-Wednesday and Friday from 1-4 p.m. at 1255 Waterloo Lane in Gardnerville. Contact Eileen Boettiger, Director or Donna Kurtz, Assistant Director for further information at 782-3711.
Marabel Moorhead
Food Closet
