Red Cross sends out a heartfelt thank you
Thank you, Rockingham County, for your wonderful giving response. After the article describing the bare food pantry at the Rockingham County Chapter of the Red Cross, caring people went into action. Boxes were placed in workplaces, schools, homes and were soon being delivered to the Red Cross.
The United Way of Rockingham County delivered a check for $1,000 from its Emergency Fund within 24 hours. This is the cost of food for one week. This allowed Jana Nowell, director, to purchase food and reopen the doors until the donated goods began arriving.
The Red Cross not only provides blood services, but also disaster services, support for military families, health and safety training along with the food pantry. The demand for the food pantry has increased from 670 family members per month last year to 892 family members this year. So you see the critical need that is ever-present.
Let me again express my heartfelt appreciation to all of you who responded so generously.
Jim Burnette
Eden
The writer is a member, board of directors, Rockingham County Chapter of American Red Cross; vice president, United Way of Rockingham County.
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