Record amount of donations to food closet
EDITOR:
We wish to express our appreciation to all those who have continued to provide food and other donations to support our local Carson Valley Community Food Closet. We are proud to be able to continue as a supplemental source of food goods to qualified individuals and families in Douglas County as well as share occasional excess with the senior center.
This year's Postal Carrier's food drive was an incredible success. Donations in pounds were 1,007 from the Gardnerville Ranchos, 1,645 from Gardnerville and 1,522 from Minden, for a total of 4,147 pounds. We thank you so much.
The following donations were received (in pounds): Douglas County Public Library (100 in April and 215 in May), Doug and Cindy Petersen (852), Christ Presbyterian Church (56 in April and 16 in May), St. Gall Catholic Church (885 in April and 496 in May), Michael Smith (27 in April and 28 in May), Soroptomists (30 in April and 15 in May), Model Dairy (145), Dairy Queen, Minden (9), Sertoma (137), John Scott (151), E.J. Wood Eagle Scout Project (1,045), Lynne and Pat (106), Coventry Cross Episcopal Church (85), Carson Valley United Methodist Church (218), Kevin Temple's Eagle Scout project at Sierra Crest Academy (816), Catholic Youth Organization (104), Toastmasters (8), Knights of Colombus (115).
As always, our sincere thanks go to our regular grocery store and merchant donations from Costco, Raley's, Russells Mercantile, Scolari's, Shell Country Store, Smith's, Starbucks, Trader Joe's, Vanity Bakery, and Walmart.
Cash donations were received from: Gym and Joyce Hollister, Stewart and Cindy Hall, R.F. Edling, C. McHale, A. Peters, V. Craik, D. Castiglions, R. Lindberg, W. Thomas, Save Mart, Minden Fortmightly, A. Longre, Coventry Cross Episcopal Church, Smith's customers and employees, Scolari's customers and employees, Raley's customers and employees, C. Stewart, Joe Marie Cope, Montclaire Decorations, J.Corona, C. Curtis, B. Fettic, J. Wilson, S. Smith, Republican Women, Bolger Family Garage Sale, Jack Kingsbury, Corley Ranch, J & A Rice/Edward Jones, Pet Sitters Plus, Oxoby Mobile Home Park, Thunderberg Ranch/Ledbetter, Douglas Disposal, Comstock Seed Co., St. Gall Catholic Church, Dick's Fuller O'Brien Paints, M. Scott properties, Harrah's and Harveys, Reliance Auto Parts, Allison MacKenzie, Carson Valley United Methodist Church, F. Fauria, B. Middendorf, A. Peters, J. Abizaid, Closet Crafter's Rummage Sale, Lorrie Tart, J. Tangley, S. Houseman, M. Biaggins, M.A. Crosby, D. Browne, P. Ikemi, S. Jacopeti, J. Primrose, R. Stangle, S. Bolger.
To make a contribution, donate food items, or inquire about volunteering, call director Eileen Boettinger at 782-3711. The food closet is located at 1244 Waterloo Lane in Gardnerville and is open Monday through Wednesday and Friday from 12:30 to 4 p.m.
Donna Coker
Carson Valley Community Food Closet volunteer
