SWAN LAKE – The Regional Food Bank’s direct distribution arrived in Swan Lake Tuesday at the Emergency Community Assistance Center. The event was part of an ongoing regional outreach effort ensuring Sullivan County residents had direct, reliable access to nutritious food right in their own neighborhood.
Food bank spokesman Barry Lewis said they do these events to make it more convenience for those in need.
“We’ve done hundreds of these throughout the Hudson Valley and Sullivan County and Ulster County and other areas, because we’ve seen that a lot of pantries are just having a hard time keeping up with the need for food.”
He said if it weren’t for volunteers, food distribution would not be possible. “We just couldn’t do it alone as a food bank,” he said. “And certainly we would encourage folks who want to get involved in helping to distribute food. And it is a gratifying opportunity to know that you’re helping to feed so many of your neighbors in need.”
If you want to volunteer, visit: RegionalFoodBank.net
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