Letter to the Editor: Support the Allamakee County Food Shelf

To the Editor:

The Allamakee county Food Shelf is a non-profit organization governed by a local volunteer board of directors. It is also run by all volunteers. The food shelf relies solely on the contributions of time, food, and money from individuals, clubs, our county churches, and our local service and social organizations.

We could not provide food and non-perishable food to our local residents if we could not cost share with the Northeast Iowa Food Bank located in Waterloo. We get 95% of our food from this area collection site. Without the support from them, we could not exist. We are able to cost share $10 worth of food for your $1 donation.

Without this support there would be no food shelf. Our shared purpose is to provide nutritious food to those in need.

The board and volunteers appreciate your yearly contributions. You are the heart of our food shelf.

Our new mailing address is: Allamakee County Food Shelf, Box 251, Waukon, Iowa 52172.

Our new hours are: Thursday 9 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Ann Roed and Wayne Burk
Co-coordinators Allamakee County Food Shelf