Project 35

The 9th grade girls class (and friends) collected dry goods and canned items for the Salvation Army in early September. A lucky few who weren't at band, cheerleading, volleyball, or basketball practice met Monday, 9/22 at the Salvation Army Alabaster location to purge their food bank pantry of out of date goods. We worked a mere hour and half but were able to complete the task and learn how to make up bags of groceries for recipients. We were all shocked at the massive number of can goods that were out of date and could not be used except for distribution to the homeless.. Carolyn McGilvray, in charge of social services, showed us the ropes and explained that their clients are primarily living on disability in amount of $600 a month or less so the three times a year they can come for groceries really helps them stretch their money for medication, rent, and transportation. The girls loved it so much that they want to come back once a month. They also were introduced to some new foods like pinto and garbonzo beans (What are those?!)

Those participating were Marissa Wilkins, Lashae Chin, Kim Frank, Abby Frank, McKay Wilkins, and Laurie Wilkins.
- Kim Frank