MOREHEAD, KY — Hours after powerful storms swept across Kentucky, bringing flooded roads, fallen trees and uncertainty, volunteers gathered with one purpose: to ensure organizations serving their communities would not leave empty-handed.
June 18, 37,755 pounds of food provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was distributed in Morehead to organizations that feed hungry families, care for senior citizens, support survivors of domestic violence, assist individuals overcoming addiction, provide health care to underserved communities and operate neighborhood food pantries.
Nearly 20 agencies received food that will strengthen their ability to serve thousands of Kentuckians across 25 counties.
The effort reflected a community working together. Approximately 35 volunteers served side by side, according to a release.
"This food allows organizations like ours to focus more of our resources on caring for people. It reminds our patients that they are not forgotten," said Tiffany Taul-Scruggs, patient service outreach manager at Sterling Health Care, who was present with several other community health workers.
"The Savior taught us to love our neighbors through action,” said Rex Holt, regional leader for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “These organizations live that principle every day as they serve people facing hunger, illness, hardship and crisis. It is a privilege for the church to support their efforts and to stand beside them in caring for God's children."
Rowan County Judge Executive Harry Clark provided the distribution site, county road dept. employees prepared the facility and Welch Packaging donated equipment and labor to help unload the food.
The storms changed the day's plans, but they did not change the community's resolve to care for one another, a release said.
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