UPDATES to follow the Nov. 12th event. Let's Get At IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This group of ChangeX volunteers and other local community leaders worked extremely hard to make the Community Fridge drive-by a great success on OCT.29. We are counting on the same group for the Nov. 12th event. Hat's Off to A Great Group!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is the original group that started with ChangeX but the group has partnered with other volunteers to expand services and food deliveries
Hello to All; Community Fridge Halifax has been on the Move with FOOD Distribution during the past several weeks.
On October 29th ChangeX volunteers partnered with other local community organizations including churches, community leaders and stakeholders to host a very successful food distribution pick-up in the community. A total of 53 families drove by to collect apples, sweet potatoes, cabbage, dark leafy greens and other produce. The event was well attended. Families requested another such community event.
The summer in Southern Virginia has certainly provided an abundance of fresh produce including veggies and fruits. But what's more impressive is the community expressions of sharing. We are receiving daily supplies of tomatoes, string beans, squash and other fresh foods directly from the local gardens. Our volunteers are making deliveries to those that are unable to do pickups.
We are truly blessed with local vendors, volunteers and a community of people working together for a common cause: Feeding the elderly and disabled.
During February,2020 I was introduced to ChangeX funding source for community projects. As a retired social worker, I was always researching or assessing the needs of elderly, disabled and unfortunate members in our communities. I recognized the need in my community for improving healthy eating habits among the many physically disabled persons. Unfortunately, our community is located in a local food desert. Community residents have limited access to fresh fruits and produce.
ChangeX funding provided an opportunity for local volunteers to help with purchasing fresh fruits and produce from local markets and vendors. These food items were delivered to approximately 33 homes on a weekly basis. A total of $3,500 was used to travel around the local communities to purchase food and make home deliveries during the hardest point of the COVID-19 pandemic. many familes did not have access to transportation or ways to provide for self-protection during the pandemic.
many families relied on our volunteers to bring fresh milk, fruit and produce weekly to their doorstep. Funding was limited as our volunteers attempted to keep things going using our own monies.
However, the volunteers will always be thankful to ChangeX for funding that changed lives during the difficult times of COVID 19.
Many Southern Virginia communities continue to deal with long COVID19, recent increases in the community spread and food cost related to inflation. Funding to assist families remain a continued search. ChangeX will always be remembered for helping during a difficult time. God continues to provide for the needy. Volunteers are God's helpers and He sent ChangeX our way. We are enterally grateful for the kindness of ChangeX.
Please see recent newspaper article
To: ChangeX Organizers/ Volunteers:
Please see below a sample photo of the food delivery boxes that we will prepare for delivery on August 22nd. A community church has requested to donate a supply of bread including hamburger buns and hot dog rolls. We will also delivery bottled water and fruit juices. As a community service we will pass out handouts entitled "Tips For Early Voting". We will place a handout in each box. Again, looking to see you on Saturday at 10:00AM.!!!!!!!!!!
Hello ChangeX Group Members/ Volunteers:
We will be meeting in our outdoor area to discuss the weekly plans for our food delivery for week of August 22nd. We will serve Meadville Community this week. An additional family has requested assistance as well as a returning family. Hopefully, all volunteers will be available to assist with packaging and deliveries.
See you Saturday at 10:00AM.
Hello To All:
Halifax Community ChangeX Volunteers and Community Organizers are working almost daily to keep up with the community food pantry weekly demands. Listed below from left to right: William Luck; Juanita Johnson; Leonia Howard; Peggy Brown; James Howard and Janie Luck.
Hello to all:
Week III Update:
We are actively working with all the families that have been identified as those in need.The group agreed to switch delivery dates to the elderly-non driving consumers from Tuesday to early Saturday mornings. This seems to be working much better. We continue to limit deliveries to four families weekly due to volume. Cost is about $70.00 per week.
Overall, things are going very well. Will post photos in the next week.
