Happy Holidays from the Food Bank

December 2009

Celebrate the tradition of giving, the beauty of the Season, and a New Year of Happiness and Peace

Greetings!

As the year comes to a close, we want to say thanks. The economic slowdown has meant a 20% increase in the number of people requesting food this year compared to 2008. Your donations have helped put food on the table for many families struggling to make ends meet. 6,537 people in San Marcos, Buda, Kyle, Wimberley, Martindale and outlying areas enjoyed a holiday meal with a turkey and all the trimmings for Thanksgiving. Thanks for helping!

Hand in hand, we work together to feed hungry people in our community. To learn more about the mission of the Food Bank or to donate online, click here.

Food Bank Staff: Albert Garcia Alan Scott Susie Longoria Becky Bradley Kate Shaw Pat Tessaro Jerry Gracy

Board of Directors: Kirk Sedberry, President Dale Schneberger, Vice President Liz Strand, Treasurer Marsha Cooper, Secretary Will Conley Ted Gomez Bill Henry Jane Hughson James Jacobs Jane Kirkham Kathy Luckett Don Nash Cynthia Pavia David Salazar Marivel Sedillo Joel Williams

Non-profits all over the country are struggling in the face of the economic slowdown. Many are cutting back on staff and services to make ends meet. Wonder how the Food Bank is doing? Click here to read a letter from Jerry Gracy, our Executive Director, detailing the Status of the Food Bank for 2009.

Happy Holidays from our family to yours,

Kirk Sedberry

President, Board of Directors

Hays County Food Bank