[Editor’s Note: We were forwarded the following note from William Pherigo, Director of WestAid.]
When God closes one door, sometimes the next one opened is really big and really wide!
For several months we had been preparing to add another store to the Walmart Neighborhood Market on Vickery, where we already pick up donated food three days per week. Circumstances recently arose that kept that from happening.
However... I have been contacted and we have been offered 3-4 days per week pick-ups at the Walmart store in Benbrook! This is a very large store with a tremendous poundage of food. This is definitely a “God-thing” that has come at a much needed time. It is difficult for me to put into words how significant this is to WestAid’s food ministry.
I am contacting you because I want you to know and you might guess… help is needed. Can you get the word out? We must have extra help to make sure this happens. There are several committed volunteers that pick up at the Vickery store, the food bank and also the associated stocking. We must increase our volunteer pool to insure this will happen.
The time frame: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday during the 8-11 a.m. range; One day per week; Subs on an as needed basis.
The process: Load food from store, deliver to WestAid, unload. Help is also needed to stock shelves at WestAid. Trucks and trailers are a big help but we can use you in some way without one. The bottom line is help is needed during these times. If you or someone you know can help please contact me and I will be more specific or forward you to our pick up coordinator. Thank you in advance for assisting WestAid.
[If you would like to help, contact WestAid at 817-768-1074, stop by at 7940 Camp Bowie West (northwest corner of Camp Bowie West and Cherry Lane), or visit WestAid.org.]
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