Around here we love giving back and supporting the community right here in Salem.
One organization we’ve been happy to partner with is the Marion-Polk Food Share. Each year they are able to distribute over 7.6 million pounds of food to those in need in the Willamette Valley. They run and facilitate several programs that help and support the community. Some of their programs include a community kitchen where they provide cooking classes and serve meals to those in need. They provide support to children and senior citizens through various programs as well. Working with local prisons and jails, they grow gardens for food production. This program helps provide food for the Food Share and agricultural skills to the inmates. These skills are often used to find future employment.
The last two years Bookbyte has held a companywide food drive during the month of November. As a company we were able to donate over 6,000 pounds of food each year! Knowing our donations help our neighbors and friends in need, make them more a little more special and meaningful. We’re grateful to partner with the Marion-Polk Food Share and to join them in making a difference here in Oregon.
Below are some images from their warehouse.
Source: https://www.facebook.com/yourfoodshare
What local organizations and charities do you enjoy donating to and volunteering with? Let us know in the comments.
