A blessing, to bless others

Posted on September 7, 2018

By CAITLYN BURCHETT / Contributing Writer

On the first and third Saturday of each month, food pantry volunteers gather at First United Methodist Church to extend helping hands to a community in need, providing both physical and spiritual food to some 80 to 120 families.

Each head bows as Dan Anderson leads the gathering in prayer, giving thanks for a new day and new blessings, and a commonly whispered prayer ripples throughout the room: “Thank you God for food to put on the table tonight.”

PHOTO: Basic food staples are distributed bi-monthly at First United Methodist Church. Dan Anderson (center), who coordinates the food pantry with his wife, Kristy, said the needs in the community continue to grow.

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