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Highlands Food Pantry: Pantry and Produce
Written By: Emily Crowell | Issue: 2018/07 - July | Photograph By: Marjorie Christiansen Photography
One of the best things about it being the middle of summer is easy access to fresh, locally-grown produce. Thanks to the Highlands Food Pantry, even more of Macon County’s citizens are getting that access.
Food Pantry director Marty Rosenfield says, “Being able to add fresh produce to our weekly distribution has been one of my key additions to our program.”
In addition to the variety of vegetables they grow in their garden at the Community Bible Church, they’re harvesting almost 30 pounds of fresh greens a week from their 12 indoor tower gardens. Says Marty, “This program over the last year has been a huge success and the clients’ appreciation for the variety and freshness has been overwhelming.”
It’s easy to take for granted the privilege of being able to just walk into a grocery store or wander through the farmer’s market and be able to pay for fresh, healthy produce. Eating healthy can unfortunately get expensive, and it’s so cool how the Highlands community comes together to provide that opportunity to people who otherwise would not be able to afford it.
The Highlands Food Pantry has a great network of volunteers and always welcomes new ones. If you’re interested in being a part of this awesome endeavor, or making a monetary contribution to help it, please contact Marty Rosenfield at (828) 421-1789.
The Food Pantry is in the ground floor of the Fellowship Hall at the Highlands United Methodist Church. There are two locations in the church where non-perishable donations can be left – one is accessed from Main Street and the other from Third Street. Perishable donations can be left on Mondays by the Spring Street entrance.
Donations of all kinds, including toiletries, are greatly needed. The Food Pantry serves an average of 60 families per week, or approximately 4,000 people per year. It is a 501(c)(3) organization, so all donations are tax-deductible.
