Submitted photos and press release:
In response to the significant increase in need for food, The Salvation Army in conjunction with Northgate Free Methodist Church and FoodLink held major food distributions on the grounds of the church in Batavia.
These took place on Friday March 27th and again today, April 1st. Well over 600 families were assisted in this effort.
Volunteers from four area churches and several community groups assisted in handing out urgently needed food supplies.
The food items included milk, fresh produce, cheese and dry goods. Items were provided by area church food drives, Star Growers and FoodLink.
“None of this would have been possible without the help of the amazing volunteers," said Todd Rapp director of Emergency Disaster Services for The Salvation Army here in Batavia. "They went above and beyond.”
The Salvation Army has been active in Batavia since 1865 and they intend to be here as long as possible through this crisis.
“As long as we have access to food, we will be getting it out there,” Rapp said.
Mark Logan of Northgate said the church will do all it can to support this effort.
In order to keep abreast of future distributions go to The Salvation Army Batavia NY on Facebook and “like” the page. Announcements will also be made through The Batavian.
