GPHC Food Pantry: April 2012
Spring is almost here! The Greater Park Hill Community Food Pantry has seen quite a few families in March.
Easter Adopt-a-Family Program
We’ve had a few applications for the Easter Adopt-a-Family program. Two families, in particular, demonstrate the problems facing many families in our community. The first consists of a grandfather and his three grandchildren. He was able to get his grandkids out of foster care, but is now struggling to raise them alone. The second is a family of three, with a dad out of work since January. In general, the Adopt-a-Family applicants need everything from clothes to Easter dinner. Of course, families with small children would appreciate Easter baskets.
GPHC Food Pantry Requests and Receipts
Every month, I request needed items. Lately, the Food Bank of the Rockies has not had some of the items we need in stock. This month, we need toothpaste, body soap, size 4 diapers and larger, toilet paper, pancake mix, canned vegetables other than corn and soups. We always need and accept monetary donations as well. We still need a computer. Thanks to a reader of last month’s column, we received a coat rack.
Sandra’s Last Days at GPHC
I was placed at GPHC in June by AARP as a participant in their Senior Workforce Program and I have been here nine months. Participants are usually moved to another host agency after 6 months to get exposure for new training and experience, now it is my time to move on to another host agency. My last day will be April 5. There will be one or two new people managing the front office and the Food pantry. Please address questions or comments to Heather Leitch, the Executive Director, at 303-388-0918 or email at gphc@ecentral.com. This has been a rewarding experience for me: I have worked with a great team of volunteers and my supervisor Heather Leitch has been a great support. We are like family here and I will miss everyone, but I won’t be a stranger – I plan to attend the GPHC Bones ‘n’ Beats Community BBQ on May 27th. Thank you to all of you who have read my column and supported the food pantry. Your continued support is appreciated.