“This has been tough. But this food is really a blessing.”
We met Gayle and her dog Ruby recently at one of our drive-thru produce distributions. Gayle said she has been coming for several months to pick up items for herself and her husband.
“We are both on social security,” Gayle said. “He has liver cancer and neither of us can work anymore. That’s why we need the help.”
Gayle told us that because of the pandemic, she and her husband have to stay home more now.
“We go to the doctor’s office, grocery store, pick up prescriptions,” she said. “That’s about it.”
Gayle said of her favorite items to receive is milk. She also added that she’s found several ways to use the apples she got recently.
“I’ve dried them. I’ve made cinnamon apples,” she said. “Tonight, I’m making applesauce with them.”
Gayle wanted to say thank you to everyone that makes the food distributions possible.
“From the bottom of two hearts, we thank you,” she said. “It’s been tough with his illness and not being able to work. This food is really a blessing. When this is all over, I want to volunteer to give back.”
Families like Gayle’s need our help in providing meals, especially during the holidays. Give now to the East Texas Food Bank and help provide more meals for our neighbors who are depending on us now.