Our Commitment to the Food Pantry

A proverb is a simple and concrete saying, popularly known and repeated, that expresses a truth based on common sense or the practical experience of humanity.

...There but for the grace of God go I

1. A recognition that others' misfortune could be one's own, if it weren't for the blessing/kindness/luck bestowed by fate or the Divine.
2. Man's fate is in God's hands.
3. More generally, our fate is not entirely in our own hands.

Many people are not aware that the Colfax Ward has made a pledge to the local Food Pantry that we will provide assistance and volunteers when specific needs are phoned in to our Ward Humanitarian Specialist (Patti Wilkinson).  What we loosely refer to as the "Food Pantry" is officially a service of the Council on Aging and Human Services, located in Colfax and serving Whitman County. They are a private, non-profit, public-benefit organization committed to enhancing lives and supporting communities with transportation and nutrition services. 

Many times it is not possible for members of our ward to assist, either with time or with food donations. But as your time and budgets do allow, please remember our friends and neighbors in need and consider giving to the Food Pantry.   

UPCOMING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

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Help with Cleaning at the Food Pantry:
Need volunteers to assist with Pantry Cleaning on 4 upcoming Tuesdays. This is a one-time 1-2 hour commitment. Any time between 10:30AM - 1:30PM. Need two volunteers per day (some slots already filled):

November 5th: Mary Wiley and  ______________
November 19th: Amanda Pederson and ______________________
December 3rd: Beth Moxley and _______________________
December 17th:  _______________________ and _____________________

Please contact Patti Wilkinson at 509-635-1156 or patti@smarttouring.com

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Help with Thanksgiving Day Baskets
November 25th and November 26th. For times, details and sign-up, call the Food Pantry at 509-397-4305 

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Tom's Turkey Drive
Volunteer in two-hour shifts during the following days and times. (Families are encouraged!):

November 22nd: 8AM - 8PM
November 23rd: 8AM - 6PM

For details and sign-up, Call the Food Pantry at 509-397-4305.