Groceries for Families: Week 25 - Day 3
This is Erika reporting on behalf of Ken while he is out of the office until September 29th! I still can’t believe the first version of Groceries for Families started about 6 months ago. This program has grown, developed, and blessed so many people which is due to Ken’s dedication and hard work. Please join myself and the entire Jubilee family as we pray that Ken’s time off is restful and life giving.
Today went very smoothly, even though it started slower than we anticipated. As groceries came in this morning, our site coaches greeted and thanked them for their donations.
Groceries were provided today by Bellevue Presbyterian, Doxa, Jubilee Friends, Crossroads Bible, Lighthouse, Highland Covenant, Sacred Heart, OPPC, and FUMC.
It was enjoyable to see familiar faces and to also introduce myself to people who were donating for the first time. For me, it was a reminder that when we have a need, God will provide people to meet it.
Check-in
Along with the donations from churches, Ed- another Jubilee REACH Site Coach, made a trip to Farmers Frog to pick up 6 pallets of food boxes. We kept 4 for today and packaged them into one box in order to provide families with an assortment of produce, protein, and dairy.
The other two boxes were given to Pastor Gerardo at El Dios Viviente Church in West Seattle. We also received a delivery from extra food from QFC which allowed us to put some extra vegetables, dairy products, and bakery items in the market. Some other items were added from Master Gardeners (see picture) as well.
To finish up a great day, tonight the food truck will be here from 4pm-7pm. It is Mexican cuisine from Ay Guey so join us if you can!
As the day comes to an end, I feel very grateful for today. Grateful that Ken set our team up for a successful day while he got to rest, grateful for donors who go above and beyond daily to support Groceries for Families, and grateful for a team that serves our community so well. Excited to keep you all up to date over the next few weeks.
Bless you all,
Erika Dull
Jubilee REACH Managing Site Coach
On behalf of the Jubilee family
