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he Operation Sharing model of gift-in-kind distribution is the direct result of compassionate partner organizations and the relationships they have built with Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) over the past 30 years. While the impact of the program is most evident on the distribution side, where families and individuals in need are connected to essential goods and commodities, it would not be possible without the gift-in-kind donations of partner organizations whose missions align with CAP. Gifts-in-kind are donated from a number of organizations and corporations, but
a handful of long-time partners from across the country are some of the most reliable sources for donations. Operation Sharing became a partner with Feed the Children in January 1988 and has received over 127 million pounds of product since becoming an active partner. In addition to working with partner agencies like CAP to provide food and essentials in the U.S., Feed the Children’s other work includes a homeless education and literacy program, five “Teacher Store” locations (each offers free school materials and books to FALL / WINTER 2018 | christianapp.org/MtSpiritGive
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