In October, a total of 314 pounds of food was collected and provided to Emmaus House!  We had literally boxes of food to bring to them.  Adam Seeley, Director of Social Services for Emmaus House, remarked that he was thrilled with the donations as Emmaus House otherwise has to purchase food from services such as Atlanta Community Food Bank (ACFB).  While ACFB is less costly than a grocery store, this still represents expenses for their operation that impact their ability to serve the community.  Adam noted that Emmaus House has also shifted to a market concept for their foodpantry.  In addition to allowing those in need to choose their own food, this concept also allows Emmaus House to better understand what foods are most needed - more to come on this later.  

       We will be providing November's donations of non-perishable food to The Place of Forsyth County, collecting food each week leading up to the 3rd Sunday of the month (November 15th - Breakfast Sunday), which is the official collection day for the month.  As always, the biggest needs are for canned soups and vegetables, canned pasta (ravioli, Beefaroni, etc), canned fruit, spaghetti sauce, peanut butter, and anything that can be stored for a long period of time.  Donations can be placed in the tubs located next to the welcome table in the narthex - no glass bottles, please!  Please begin or continue to help in this effort to assist local families in need - thank you!