A Generous Donation
Hi all,
I just wanted to inform you of a wonderful donation agreed to by CSS Farms of Columbus, a local potato farm and large supplier to Frito Lay.
I called CSS Farms this morning to inquire about picking up potatoes in the field; those “left behind” after the harvesters had passed. Their office manager, Heather, indicated that potato harvester design has improved to the point where few, if any, potatoes are left in the field after harvest. As I was thanking her for her time, she inquired for what use did I want the potatoes? I explained that I was part of a team committed to serve meals to the homeless and working poor at Matt Talbot Kitchen in Lincoln. She asked me to hold for a moment.
A few minutes later, she came back on the line and asked if I had a pickup truck. When I said yes, she invited me to bring it to the farm on harvest day and they would send me away with a “truckload” of potatoes! When I asked what the charge/pound would be, she said, “Oh, we’ll just donate them if they’re for the soup kitchen…” Of course, I thanked her profusely, and made arrangements to call her again in late September to arrange a date/time to load up with potatoes!
Consequently, Servants at Heart may now be in need of a root cellar or other cool, dark location to store this bounty during the winter months. Additionally, we may want to identify other avenues of distribution to those in need should the supply exceed the demand for our use at Matt Talbot.
Tonight I humbly offer up a prayer of thanks for this unexpected, but very timely, blessing. Peace and joy to all of you in the coming days.
With faith and hope,
Jason Rosenkranz
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