Groceries for Families: Week 4 - Day 2
April 14, 2020
Today was a very busy day, with over 100 families coming. People are arriving by 12:15 pm, and by 1:00 pm the line stretches across the lawn. The parking lot is very full. Once we open up, things move very quickly, and there were a few comments today from families about how smooth the operation is. They like it and the feedback is nice to hear. The weather is just lovely and makes everything so much easier. So blessed!
Groceries were delivered today by Crossroads Bible, Cornerstone, Creekside Covenant and Bellevue Presbyterian churches. A total of 114 orders came in and all were sent out today, including 10 delivered by Daniel Astudillo. To the right is a picture of Daniel. He is a site coach at Lake Hills Elementary (also the Managing Site Coach for all Elementary Schools) and is my main partner in this program. He is responsible for all the communication and organization of the families. His focus is to onboard families into the program and get them here when all the groceries, personal hygiene, and bulk food items are ready to out. He is just awesome!
Extra food arrived today from a local food bank, which allowed the “store” to be full. A vehicle full of bulk food items were delivered by a donor, which instantly filled the inventory for later this week. Thank you, Karen! We’re now busy portioning it all into zip-lock bags. Lots of personal hygiene items and extra food were included with many grocery orders, which is just awesome. All of it is turned right around to go out to families.
A few emails back from families to pass along to you:
Thank you for everything you are doing for us. I am very thankful for all your support. You are in my prayers so God may protect your lives. Thank you. Sincerely, Mirian
Muchas gracias por todo lo que hacen por nosotros agradezco muchasimo su apoyo Estan en nuestras oraciones para que Dios proteja sus vidas gracias att Mirian
Hello! Good day to you all. We are Alejandro, Shirley, and Matias. We are a Colombian family who arrived here about two years ago in search of a better future. Along the way we have found some difficulties but thanks to incredible people like yourselves we have overcome them. We are immensely grateful with you all for your support, help, goodness, contributions, your acts of kindness and love. Nothing would be the same without you all. To Jubilee, an infinite thanks! You guys are our family 💜 and to everyone and each one that makes this contribution to help the community, we also feel like you are part of our family and even though we do not know each other we keep you in our prayers and in our hearts. Blessings and health to you all 🙏🏼✨ Shirley CR
Hola, Buen día para todos! Nosotros somos Alejandro, Shirley y Matias. Una familia Colombiana que llegó aquí hace dos años en busca de un mejor futuro.En el camino nos hemos encontrado con algunas dificultades pero gracias a personas increíbles como ustedes hemos logrado superarlas, estamos enormemente agradecidos con todos por su apoyo, su ayuda, su bondad, sus aportes, sus muestras de cariño y amor. Nada sería lo mismo sin ustedes! A Jubilee infinitas Gracias! Son nuestra familia 💜 y a todos y cada uno de los que hacen su aporte para ayudar a la comunidad también los sentimos parte de nuestra familia y así no los conozcamos los llevamos en nuestras oraciones y nuestro corazón. Bendiciones y Salud para todos 🙏🏼✨ Shirley CR
There are two new churches to welcome to this program: Westminster Chapel and Redeemer Church. Welcome!
The waiting list is continuing to climb steadily. We’re making plans to onboard new families beginning next week. Please pray for the families, the program and all the shoppers which are sustaining it. This is all making a tangible impact on many lives in our community.
Bless you all,
Ken Carpenter
Service Coordinator, Jubilee REACH
