WSR Donates to Food Pantry
November 2010
The difference between the Food Bank of Alaska and the Food Pantry of Wasilla:
The Food Bank collects and provides
food to the agencies that distribute food.
Money or food that goes to Food Bank, may be used anywhere in the state.
Money or food that goes to the Food Pantry, is used here in the valley.
The Food Pantry does not just serve Wasilla.Their mandate says they serve any resident of the Mat-Su valley. They will serve ANYONE who comes to their door, but concentrate on Valley residents.
Wasilla Sunrise Rotary Club Cash Donation to the Wasilla Food Pantry
At the Tuesday morning meeting of the Wasilla Sunrise Rotary Club, President Dan Molina announced the cash collections for the Wasilla Food Pantry. Molina said, "with a simple request for cash, the Rotary Club chipped in $1035." The Rotary Club then matched the amount with another $500 for a total donation of $1535.
The executive director of the Food Pantry of Wasilla, Eddy Ezelle, said "We really appreciate the cash donation, especially at this time of year."
Addition contributions can be made to the Food Pantry of Wasilla at 501 E Bogard Rd., Wasilla, AK 99654-7109 (907) 357-3769.
Rotary club members represent a cross-section of business and professional leaders around the world. These 1.2 million men and women donate their expertise, time, and funds to support local and international projects that help people in need and promote understanding among cultures. Rotary International is the worldwide association of Rotary clubs united under a motto of Service Above Self.
Submitted by Rotarian Dan Kennedy, public relations chair
Wasilla Sunrise Rotary Club http://www.wasillasunriserotary.com