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Twin Lakes Church: 1 Million+ Meals for Food Bank
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Twin Lakes Church: 1 Million+ Meals for Food Bank
In five weeks, Twin Lakes Church in Aptos raised funds for over one million meals for local families.
During Sunday services, the congregation celebrated the announcement that donations to Second Harvest Food Bank totaled more than $250,000 plus hundreds of pounds of food. Many church members sold items at yard sales and donated all the proceeds. “I think this is getting back to what Christians did in the first place,” said Rev. René Schlaepfer, Twin Lakes Church pastor. “The Bible describes followers of Jesus selling their possessions and giving the money to the poor. That’s exactly what happened here.”
Typical of donations was a handwritten note from a 6-year-old child, “Church, please use this money to help the people who are hungry. Signed, Lucas.” He included money from his piggy bank.
The donation is the church contribution to the countywide holiday food and fund drive.
Inflation has hit local families hard: Before the pandemic, 55,000 people a month received food through Second Harvest’s partners. The number is now 75,000.
Second Harvest’s goal to help meet that need is five million meals. The food bank provides four meals for every dollar donated. This year’s holiday drive goes through Jan. 15. To donate, go to www. thefoodbank.org
“As the new CEO, I am amazed at the community embrace of Second Harvest Food Bank. Twin Lakes Church has a long history of embracing our mission. We’re ecstatic!” said Erica Padilla-Chavez, Second Harvest CEO. “On behalf of the children, families and individuals that will benefit, I thank them for their continued support.”
Dr. Cynthia Larive, UCSC chancellor and food drive co-chair, added, “I am so grateful to the Twin Lakes Church community for their generous support of the food bank. It will make a difference for so many in Santa Cruz County.” n
