Joseph's Coat & Washington County Food Pantry

Denise Cada, Director of Joseph's Coat and the Washington County Food Pantry, came into the studio last week to say thank you to the community for their generosity as October was a very good month for food donations. She said that between the “Fill the Vault” campaign, three or four food drives and Arlington High School’s 3,000 pound annual drive, the shelves have been stocked and able to serve those in need.

The Food Pantry was also able, with the help of a grant from the Washington County Community Foundation, to help start food pantries in local high schools. The first one is located in Blair High School and the second is in the Arlington School. Denise said that they are being used very well by students that need a meal.

“Students can go in there during the day and maybe have a breakfast sandwich or grab just something really quick. It's available after school, and then obviously for the weekends then for those students that wanna take something home, it's there for them.”

Denise also reminded us that even with the good month of donations that the need continues. Dry goods, rice, pasta, and canned meats are still the top need for the pantry. There are many events during the month of November to give and be a part of the food pantry including the Tannenbaum Festival, Washington County Gives and Christmas for the Coat.