Friday, November 19, 2004

The Island Word - Vancouver Islands community newspaper

The Mixed Legacy of The Food Bank: "This fall marks the 20th anniversary of the Comox Valley Food Bank. Will we celebrate with birthday cake and balloons to commemorate this milestone of community concern and volunteer commitment? Or hold a silent vigil to acknowledge the widening gap between those who havea- lot and those who have-little?
What began as emergency aid during a time of political upheaval is now just another ho-hum of daily life in the Valley. The line-ups for food bags are mirrored by supermarket drop-off bins for non-perishables. Grover Stewart's photo in the paper, (manager of the food bank, he's been there long enough to be called a fixture) usually smiling, accepting donations of food or money, mirrored by his once/twice a year frown as he points to empty shelves, imploring the citizenry to fill 'em up. And they are filled up; people give. They give and donate and volunteer time and energy because they hate to think anyone is going hungry."

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