Editor:
Douglas Disposal employees did double duty last week as they collected bags of donated food along with regular refuse pick-up. A grand total of 8,320 pounds of groceries were collected from Douglas Disposal customers who contributed to the food drive.
Throughout the county, trucks were collecting food donations for the Carson Valley Community Food Closet. The groceries were promptly delivered to the food closet and sorted by volunteers for distribution to needy families for the holidays. In addition to the groceries, a total of $200 was donated.
Boomer Schultz coordinated the team effort with route drivers and employees. A big thank-you goes out to all the Douglas Disposal Inc. employees and customers for their generous response. Many appreciative families will be adding this food to their own tables to serve over the holidays.
The food closet also wishes to personally thank everyone at Douglas Disposal for the success of the drive. A community working together can make a big difference to those in need. If you missed out on contributing, your food donation can be accepted directly at the food closet at 1255 Waterloo Lane in Gardnerville on Monday through Wednesday and Friday from 1-4 p.m. The food closet welcomes your food or cash donations throughout the year. Contact Director Eileen Boettiger at 782-3711 for information.
Marabel Moorhead
Carson Valley Community Food Closet volunteer
