SANDERSON - The Terrell County Food Pantry is now operating out of its new lo­cation on Legion Street adjoin­ing the County Road and Bridge office.

"We moved for a larger, more suitable distribution cen­ter," Co-director Lea Hawn told the News Leader.

The new location is complete with an office area and "plenty of storage space," Hawn said.

Also in the new location are two new appliances including one new stainless-steel refrig­erator, compliments of a Wal­Mart grant and a double- door freezer purchased with donations from the community.

Distribution is still every third Wednesday of the month. It is based on income but no one will be turned away, Hawn said.

The food pantry is through the West Texas Food Banks and is sponsored by those in the community and run by volunteers.

“It takes six to 10 volunteers a month to distribute the goods,” Hawn said, “Volunteers are always welcome.”

Hawn is a co-director with Ray Hernandez

The bank distributes healthy foods such as rice, beans, cereal, peanut butter and sometimes fruits and vegetables and an occasional treat or two.

 They have been serving the community since 2002 and the bank is currently a member of the Chamber of Commerce.

 

---Courtesy of the Terrell County News Leader