Jason Messman and Tim Jones present two of the turkeys to Alice Lawson of the Caring and Sharing Food Pantry.
This time of year can be one of the most difficult for many families. Funds can run tight trying to get friends and family what they want and maybe there isn’t enough left over for basic necessities like food, let alone gifts.
There are groups who come through and work hard to ensure that people have dinners even if it can’t be afforded. The Paulding Caring and Sharing Food Pantry is just one of those places. Constantly they are working to make sure the community and the county residents are fed—the least of these.
One big donation this holiday season has been through the Flatrock Limbhangers of Paulding County. The conservation club works to protect the environment and help the proliferation of turkeys as they are a part of the National Wild Turkey Federation. Each year the have increased their number donated from 12, 18 and this year 24 turkeys.
When the National Wild Turkey Federation was founded in 1973, there were about 1.5 million wild turkeys in North America. After decades of dedicated work, that number hit an historic high of almost 7 million turkeys thanks to the tremendous efforts of our dedicated volunteers, professional staff and committed partners. If you would like to know more about Flat Rock Limbhangers, contact Tim (419-789-2871) or Jason (419-786-0598).
The mission of the National Wild Turkey Federation is no less urgent today than when it was founded in 1973. What we do in the coming decades will be instrumental in not only enhancing wild turkey populations but also in the continuation of hunting and quality wildlife habitat for countless species.
In Paulding on Saturday, December 19 Jason Messman and Tim Jones both were there from the Flatrock Limbhangers specifically to provide the community with frozen turkeys. The food items were obtained from Chief’s with a significant discount with a donation from the store who help to ensure that all people will have enough to eat this season of giving.
Tom Eickhoff, Store Manager of Chief Supermarket in Paulding, was very happy that the store that employed 50+ people could also be a big help in the community this Christmas season. The market has always been there helping and donating to the food pantry regularly.
The community provides a lot of support to the food pantry from food to hygienic and paper supplies. Companies, churches and other organizations all work together for this worthy endeavor.
It sounds like there’s a lot, but to be honest, it’s not. The need is greater than what is coming in. Caring and Sharing need people like you. Food stamps (EBT) nor can money be donated go to paper and hygiene products. Any donations such as toilet paper and paper towels are greatly appreciated.
People are allowed to come once per month for food.
Did you know you can also volunteer? The pantry is open every Wednesday and Saturday from 9-noon and volunteers are needed. Stop in or call 419-399-9562 and in this small way you too can make huge difference like Chiefs and Flatrock Limbhangers!
