On most occasions, I attempt to find the positive in any situation. While the loss of SNAP benefits is impacting lots of the families we serve, let me tell you what we have seen in the last few days. We have had a phone call from the Glenda Gooch Foundation that resulted in quick action and the delivery of a check within the hour to help stock our food pantry. We have seen Nelson Tractor Company partner with us and Harvey Jaxon to place a new freezer in our food pantry within 2 days. Then, connections were made to fill that freezer with meat thanks to the Ivy Log Meat Processing Team and Anderson Farms. Not just for the current immediate need but in an ongoing partnership. We have seen items from our Amazon wish list show up at our door, thanks to the Lucretia Collins Team and others we may not even know. We have witnessed the Georgia Mountain Food Bank drop off a pallet of produce, water and other snack foods. We have had a delivery from a tiny little church Liberty Hill. They went above and beyond with $1000 worth of food and hygiene items in their second delivery to us this school year. We have seen the Rebekah Sunday School Class from First Baptist Church and several other individuals show up and take action. Rick’s Rental very generously purchased gift cards for us to provide as needed. The best thing about all of this – no one was looking for recognition and no one turned it into a political argument. They just want to shine a light on the needs so that others may help. It is neighbor helping neighbor and this is the Blairsville that we get to witness everyday. Thank you isn’t enough. If you would like to help as well, please contact us at 706-835-4351. If you need food, please call this number or come by the office.
I have been asked to share the Amazon wish list again. Here is the link: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3KW0B8Q10DZUL…
Here is a list of other community food resources: 
