The Enid News and Eagle, Enid, OK

Opinion

Discussion

Add a comment on this story
September 29, 2008

Letter to editor 9/30/08

Enid residents are asked to donate,

volunteer with Horn of Plenty Sunday



Horn of Plenty will have its Fall Food Drive 1-6 p.m. Sunday.

Last spring, Curves of Enid contributed 2,337 pounds of food. Their example provides a challenge. Just think, if 10 groups matched or surpassed Curves’ generous gift, along with the house-to-house collection, Horn of Plenty should be adequately supplied until the spring drive.

During the summer, Jumbo Foods hosted its annual golf tournament and donated a sizable amount of food to Horn of Plenty.

While the drive is aimed at collecting non-perishable food and household items, cash is especially welcomed this year. Cash received is used to assist member agencies who buy many much needed items from Oklahoma City Regional Food Bank at significantly discounted prices.

In a voucher program with United Supermarket-East, milk, margarine and bread are purchased. Monetary contributions may be mailed to Horn of Plenty, Box 5583, Enid, OK 73702, or give during the drive on Sunday.

The 21 cooperating churches and agencies serving our community have seen an increased number of those in need. The food supplied by Horn of Plenty has continued to be welcomed as a “Godsend” and the givers in our community are His messenger.

Volunteers always are needed and welcomed at the warehouse on the day of the drive to help unload, sort and shelve the items. The peak need is 3-6 p.m. Sunday at 16th and Randolph. God bless all for sharing in meeting the basic needs of others throughout our community.

Horn of Plenty Board wants to thank Enid and surrounding areas for their past contributions and continued support for those in need.

Merle and Phyllis Phillips

Enid

Text Only
Opinion
Featured Ads
AP Video
White House Attacks Romney on Birth Control Homs Bombardment Continues, Global Outcry Grows Mo. Teen Gets Life Sentence for Killing Girl, 9 Lower-hassle Screening to Be Tested at Airports Raw Video: Dog Rescued From Icy Colo. Water Helmet Camera Captures Calif. Fire Rescue Worker Tells 911: Powell 'exploded the House' Triple Win: Santorum Takes Minn., Mo., Colo. Injured Marine Inspired by Homecoming No Rape Charges Against Son of NYPD Commissioner Egypt's Ruling Generals Play Risky Game With US Former Komen Exec Defends Funding Cut Skip the Coffee Cup and Inhale Your Caffeine Fix Calif. Gay Marriage Ban Ruled Unconstitutional Jury Selection for Ex-UVa Athlete Enters 2nd Day Cab Driver Helps Wis. Family Escape House Fire Staff Removed at LA School During Abuse Probe Runaway Goat Leads Police on Wild Chase
NDN Video
Brady-ing is Latest Internet Meme Has Iceland’s Nessie shown itself? Beyonce Is Sexy in Sequins Androgynous Model Walks Runway As Man and Woman Houston to host ASG Mo. Teen Gets Life Sentence for Killing Girl, 9 Teach me how to "Beat LA" "Fat" Adele To Set Fire To Grammy Stage Zip-Lining Man Slams Into Tree The NY Giants Defend Gisele Triple Win: Santorum Takes Minn., Mo., Colo. Model's Shocking 20-Inch Waist Helmet Camera Captures Calif. Fire Rescue Maria Menounos in Giants Bikini After Losing Bet TLC's 'Strangest Addictions Yet'? Raw Video: Dog Rescued From Icy Colo. Water Snooki Admits She's Bisexual No Rape Charges Against Son of NYPD Commissioner Katharine McPhee Strips Down Raw Video: 15 Lb. Baby Born in China
Seasonal Content
House Ads