Meal Barrel Has Some Good News!

 

Dear Community,

We have found a new warehouse space in the old Cherokee Middle School, located at 267 Claude Posey Rd, Cherokee, Alabama, about 13 miles from our current location. At this point, we are unclear as to whether or not this will be our donation location as we are still hopeful for a satelite location in the Shoals (more information to come as its available).

We understand that distributing from Cherokee may cause significant inconvenience, especially for those who walk to our current location and our elderly community members who may find driving the distance challenging. We deeply apologize for the disruption this may cause and want to assure you that we are committed to continuing our services without interruption.

Our Commitment:

We will strive to serve with minimal disruptions.

We will engage volunteers to assist with deliveries and continue our fight against food insecurity in the Shoals Area.

We are actively seeking the funds to secure a new, more accessible location in the Shoals area.

How You Can Help:

Transportation may be a significant concern for many of our community members. We are calling on churches, businesses, and community members who can assist in this effort. If you can volunteer to deliver food, please contact me directly via phone, email, or text message.

Your support and dedication are crucial to us, and together, we can ensure that everyone in our community continues to receive the help they need during this transition.

Transition Details:

Last Donation Day in Sheffield: August 7th

Planned First Donation Day at New Location: August 14th (Appointments start at 2 PM, regular donations at 6 PM).

*We are still uncertain if the new warehouse will serve as our donation location. Due to the scale of our operation, it may prove necessary to find another site for donations to better serve our patrons and operations teams.

Special Thanks:

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Colbert County Board of Education and Superintendent Chris Hand for their efforts in helping us secure warehouse space, and to Tennessee Valley Authority, United Treating & Distribution LLC, Weisse USA, and so many others for their partnerships and support during this challenging time. Your assistance has been invaluable in making this transition possible.

Contact Information:

Phone/ Text: (256) 810-4289

Email: Penny.W.Freeman@gmail.com

And To our clients, we love you. Thank you for your understanding, patience, and unwavering prayers of support. We are committed to finding a space in the Shoals as soon as possible. Keep on praying for us. We're still fighting for you!

Yours in service,

Penny Freeman

Founding Director

Community 4Ward Projects: The Meal Barrel Project