Food distribution to people in need at Moose Lodge today, Sat. Dec. 23
Lori Graham
Contributing Writer
CHRISTIANSBURG – The Montgomery County Emergency Assistance Program’s (MCEAP) food pantry received a large donation due to the over 2,211 collected food items delivered by the Christiansburg Fire Department.
According to MCEAP’s Facebook page, Santa and the Christiansburg Fire Department delivered 700 food items on the first day, 331 on the second day, 665 on the third day, and 515 on the fourth day to MCEAP’s Food Pantry.
The MCEAP is located on 760 Roanoke Street in Christiansburg and is a 100%-volunteer operated program. According to their website at www.mceap.com, their operations are supported entirely by donations and profits made from the store. The store provides food, clothing, household items, and assistance to the community that other assistance programs might not be able to meet.
Additionally, on December 23, Montgomery County Moose Lodge #1470 will be holding a food pickup from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. One box of holiday and canned food supplies will be available for pickup for families that need a little extra assistance this holiday season. Boxes of food will be given out while their supplies last. Food distribution will not begin before 11 a.m., according to MCEAP’s website, but interested parties should arrive early to secure their spot in line.
The Moose Lodge asks that those individuals or families wishing to pickup a box of food pull in front of the building at 1637 North Franklin St. where a volunteer will assist in loading the food items.
