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NEWS Community Bulletin | Boletín Informativo para la Comunidad | Woodbridge, VA | Vol. 2, No. 13
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Entrega de comida gratis en B-Thrifty Más de 12.000 libras de alimentos fueron entregados a los residentes locales el 24 de Enero. Esta fue la primera de una serie de eventos mensuales que se celebrarán en B-Thrifty, con el apoyo del Capital Food Bank, el Ejército de Salvación, Old Bridge United Methodist Church, y los Boy Scouts del Distrito Occoquan. Continúa Página 2
The Salvation Army, Capital Food Bank and Old Bridge United Methodist Church are helping the community with a food give-away event at B-thrifty By H. Dale Keeton, Ph.D. More than 12,000 pounds of food were given away to local residents on January 24. This was the first of a monthly event to be hosted by B-Thrifty with support of The Capital Food Bank, The Salvation Army, Old Bridge United Methodist Church, and The Boy Scouts of the Occuquan District. Captain George Hackbarth of The Salvation Army reported that 178 families came for food, representing more than 800 people. Several of these were military veterans. The community partnership offering assistance to “cashstrapped” families was praised by many of the individuals who came to collect the groceries. No inquiries are made about income or
financial need for those who participate. The available food items included cabbage, sweet potatoes, carrots, potatoes, onions, bread and pastries, and canned goods. Alonso Zamora, founding partner at B-Thrifty, as well as Captain Hackbarth of The Salvation Army were both interviewed for the news clip. The message each sent out was, “We just want to give back to our community.” Thirty-two volunteers helped the sponsoring organizations stock, arrange, and disperse the food. Captain Hackbarth stated, “We can use more volunteers on Feburary 28, since we expect to feed even more families.” Individuals who would like to volunteer should go to the B-Thrifty website: www.b-
thrifty.com. The food will be available from 12 noon until 2 PM. While B-Thrifty provided the physical facility and many of the volunteers, this service is largely dependent on the resources provided by other community partners. A special thanks is due pastor Burton Robinson and his team of helpers from Old Bridge United Methodist Church. We are also grateful for the generosity of The Capital Food Bank for providing the food. The Channel 8/7 news clip can be viewed on the B-Thrifty website at www.b-thrifty.com. Next Food Give-Away date: February 28, 12 noon until 2 PM.
FREE Fruits & Vegetables
Thursday, February 28 | 12-2 pm rain or shine, first come, first served There are no requirements to receive the food More info call:
703-580-8991
Stay Safe and Healthy During Extreme Cold Weather Although we expect winter weather many of us do not prepare for its arrival. Preparation is the key to one’s survival should an emergency arise. The Department of Fire and Rescue (www.pwcgov. org/fire) suggests safety tips to keep you and your home safe and warm during the winter months. Continue Page 8
El significado de Amor y Amistad
Febrero es el mes oficial “Del Amor y la Amistad”. Por lo tanto, vamos a empezar a definir un poco, lo que es Amor y la Amistad.
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