Letters

Community deserves thanks

On behalf of Spokane Valley Partners Food Bank, I would like to thank all the individuals, churches, schools, businesses and organizations that contributed their time, turkeys, other food items and money donations to provide more than 800 area families with Thanksgiving dinners.

In addition, Central Valley School District middle school students, parents and staff brought in more than 12,000 pounds of food, more than $1,800 in donations and 87 turkeys in their annual Fill the Bus food drive at area stores – Yoke’s on Sprague, Liberty Lake Albertsons, 32nd and Highway 27 Albertsons and the Sprague and Evergreen Safeway on Nov. 22.

It is unfortunate that so many in our community find themselves in need at this time of year. Those who come to us include senior citizens, the disabled and many who work full time but cannot make ends meet due to the cost of rent, heating and providing for their families.

We are so very thankful to be a part of such a giving and caring community.

Barbara Bennett, director

Spokane Valley Partners Food Bank