A new single month record! 157 people served! We are seeing people not only from Port Royal but also Essex County, King George County and even into Westmoreland. The need is certainly there. Our enthusiastic volunteers are pictured above.
The food distributed was the second largest month at 1,559 pounds consisting of produce – corn, cabbage, cucumbers, onions and potatoes as well as meat and bakery goods.
The ministry is still growing at about 25%, though the growth is slowing. The first four month of 2017 served 535 people vs. 419 for the same period a year ago. Foods distributed consisted of 4,963 pounds this year vs. 3,986 pounds last year.
The cost to the church is approximately $1 per person per month. We are averaging 134 people per month in 2017. Donations to this ministry are always helpful – St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, P. O. Box 399 Port Royal, Virginia 22535. Thanks!