Copperopolis Community Food Pantry gives food and thanks

At the November 17, 2011 Copperopolis Community Food Pantry distribution so much more than food was given to those in need. Hope, love and the feeling of community were also handed out in large doses.

With the help of grant funding from the Calaveras Community Foundation and large donations from local businesses and private parties, the food pantry was able to give turkeys with all the trimmings to at least 50 food pantry recipients this week.

"Just 1/2 hour before we were to open a member of the community drove up and donated 12 turkeys!" Said one of the food pantry volunteers. Along with the 40 purchased with the grant funding and 8 received from IGA donations "there is a turkey for everyone" with a few left over for Christmas distribution.

Pictured Lorraine Crawford

Also given to those in need were clothing and coats that had been collected by the Baptist church and donations received from other businesses and people.

While the food pantry was originally designed for emergency needs, this season they will be able to provide more than emergency relief. Lorraine (one of the many driving forces behind the food pantry) says that she is "thankful and amazed at the generosity of our wonderful community. God has blessed us."

Though the pantry is always accepting donations of non-perishable foods, high on their Christmas wish list is canned hams. To donate or if you are in need please contact the Church of the Ascension at 785-0225.