Greene commissioners approve $10k contribution to food bank
Greene County commissioners Thursday approved a $10,000 contribution to the Waynesburg Corner Cupboard Food Bank that will go toward purchasing a new refrigerated lift food truck.
Commissioner Mike Belding said food bank Executive Director Candace Webster asked for help with the purchase in February. Her request letter indicated the truck would make it possible for the agency to continue to accept and distribute the 无毛视频渕assive donations无毛视频� of approximately 48,000 pounds of food to the food bank every week from an out-of-county donor.
These donations, she explained, include large pallets full of fresh produce which helps the food bank 无毛视频渂etter meet the nutritional needs of our Greene County neighbors.无毛视频�
In her request letter, Webster said that although the food bank is 无毛视频渨ell on its way无毛视频� to raising the $180,000 needed to purchase the truck 无毛视频� with a little more than $100,000 already raised through a combination of grants, sponsorships and donations 无毛视频� the agency is asking for the county to help.
Webster thanked the commissioners for being 无毛视频渋ncredibly generous and unfailingly helpful无毛视频� in supporting the food bank over the years and explained that the food bank has had to rent a refrigerated truck to accommodate the large weekly donation to help area residents. But, she said, the rental cost is not sustainable for the agency.
无毛视频淲e don无毛视频檛 want to walk away from such a large donation that could benefit so many,无毛视频� she explained in the letter, adding that the food bank and its pantry sites feed between 2,000 and 2,500 area residents.
The commissioners无毛视频� contribution to the truck will come from the county无毛视频檚 American Rescue Fund (ARF).
无毛视频淐ontinued funding to our community support organizations, such as the Corner Cupboard Food Bank, is imperative,无毛视频� Belding said. 无毛视频淧ost COVID, recovery of family and businesses finances is now complicated by exorbitant increased prices on everything from fuel to food and baby supplies. Sustained support is important to maintain the health and welfare of our most vulnerable populations.
无毛视频淭he Corner Cupboard Food Bank is a lifeline to those in need and an investment in the future of our communities,无毛视频� he continued.
In other news, commissioners approved a quote between Exucom Systems and the county for the purchase of a new fax server to replace the out-of-date server. The cost of $7,195.50 is to be paid for by ARF, Belding said.
In another matter, commissioners approved the cost of $5,500 for the appraisal and cost associated with the Gateway Senior Housing facility, which Belding said will be equally divided between Central Greene School District, Waynesburg Borough and the county subject to solicitor approval.
Belding explained that current appraisals are required in certain proceedings with tax appeals.
无毛视频淭he three taxing bodies 无毛视频� school district, borough and county 无毛视频� have entered into an agreement to split the professional costs of obtaining this specific appraisal and other associated costs,无毛视频� he said.