By Karz Miller
Motlow Buzz Reporter
SPRING
HILL, Tenn. - - The Well of Second Harvest Food Bank hosted “The Well Mobile
Food Pantry “at 8 a.m. April 7 at Spring Hill Hospital, 3001 Reserve Blvd.
The
event consisted of an 18-heeler loaded with tons of food that is called “The
Well”, was parked at Spring Hill Hospital, allowing 300 to 500 less fortunate
and low income people to fill shopping
carts with food. There were at least 90 people who volunteered, unloading the
truck and helping families transport food to their cars, retrieving shopping
carts, and cleaning up.
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| (hoto from Second Harvest Food Bank website) |
The
Well began as a food pantry in a local church in 2006, with the purpose of
showing God’s love by giving away food to those who need it. In 2009, the Well
Outreach incorporated as its own entity, expecting to expand its reach to all
of the community. Today, it is now supported by the community in Spring Hill
and nearby areas. Countless individuals, churches, civic organizations and
businesses contribute consistently to ensure that every household in Spring
Hill, Thompson Station, Northern Columbia or College Grove is with food.
“There
are people that stay right across the street from our organization who didn’t
even know we existed,” said Development Director Wendy Strobel. “Everyone should
ask themselves one question: Can I make a difference?” said Wendy Strobel.
The
Well’s staff members are working to increase their number of volunteers, as
well as the number of people who donate. Individuals can donate to the Well is
by dropping off canned foods and other goods in a box that is located in the
Spring Hill Library. People can also donate by bringing your items to the event.
“I
have been working with The Well organization since July of 2015,” said Strobel.
“I have also lived in the Spring Hill area for nine years, and am very
passionate about giving back to this community,” Strobel added.
The Well outreach
exists to be the hands and feet of Jesus, serving those in need by supporting
spiritual, emotional and physical growth. The Well is a non-profit organization
and would eventually like to turn the ones who were in need into volunteers or
staff members for the company.
“We do not want to
force our faith on anyone, but we are a Christian based organization,” added Strobel.
“Our motto is P.E.O. participation, engagement and ownership.”
The staff members
are Executive Director Alison Worden, Operations Manager Sully Cook,
Development Director Wendy Strobel,
president Andy Hudelson, Vice President Pat Brittan, Secretary Dereck Hunter,
Treasurer Rick Godfrey, Community Representative Dan Costello, Community Representative Sherri Duffek, Community Representative Jill Rosenberry, Community Representative
David St. Charles, Community Representative Janet Thompson, Community
Representative Courtney Wade, Community Representative Arthur Watkins and Jr.
For information about
on “The Well” go to www.springhill well.org/.
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