ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio — Special deliveries by Athens Food Rescue to area food programs this past week gave more people good reason to be thankful.
An anonymous benefactor provided 1,662 pounds of food that was picked up and delivered by AFR volunteers. The food included bread, vegetables, fruit, milk and prepared meals.
Deliveries were made to Good Works, The Gathering Place, United Campus Ministry, First United Methodist Church, The Hive, and Feed My Sheep. Donations also were provided to the food pantry volunteers in Bishopville for pickup.
Nanda Filkin, executive director of Athens Food Rescue, expressed gratitude to the donor, who has many, many times provided food to help feed Athens area residents who don’t get enough to eat.
“The donor is very generous and thoughtful about being a good community neighbor,” said Filkin. “That includes a commitment to reducing waste as well as reducing hunger.”
AFR — a non-profit organization — has the same goal and works with several donor–partners. They supply the food and AFR volunteers provide the transportation. Learn more about, sign up to volunteer or donate to AFR on their website. Contributions can also be made on AFR’s Facebook page or by sending a check to Athens Food Rescue, PO Box 1143, Athens, OH 45701.
This story was submitted by Athens Food Rescue.
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