Amazing things happen if you are patient.
This evening I was out at a class that has been long talked about as a strategy to help people live through these tough economic times. Thanks to a Caroline Neubauer for her willingness to make the contacts with the University of Idaho's Extension Educator in Jefferson County we had 14 women come out to part 1 of two lessons on meal planning and budgeting.
I realize, you may be thinking big deal... Well, it is a big deal. We're a tiny town, barely 1200 in all. Publicity is always a challenge- word of mouth is a big factor in getting the word out. And doing the leg work before hand seems like a cinch- until you work all the angles correctly.
Anyway, we've talked alot about the ideas of how to help people help themselves over the last three or more years. This was a success of idea to completion.
On top of that Ashton rolled out it's new and improved more centrally located Food Pantry this month. Last Saturday was the "grand opening" first day. The pantry is now situated upstairs (room 2) at the Community Center.
Just about two weeks before Ashton's scout and cub troups filled the pantry selves to the capacity with the Scouting For Food.
The Pantry is open 10-12 on the 2nd and 3rd Saturday of each month for the present. The first day we served seven households.
And then they said to him "when did we see you hungry and feed you?" ...The King will reply, "I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me." Matthew 25:37,40
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