Press release from Bounty & Soul:
Bounty & Soul is deeply committed to the health and well-being of the community. It is what you have trusted and helped us to do all these years and we couldn’t be more grateful. On behalf of the board and staff, we want you to know that during this challenging time, we are being called to deliver on our promise of providing healthy food and support to our community in this great time of need and we are doing so in a BIG WAY…TOGETHER. It is our priority to ensure the health and safety of our staff, volunteers and community members as we navigate this crisis and we are following the guidance of the WHO, CDC and state and local officials to quickly adapt to take the necessary precautions. This is what we are doing to provide much-needed resources while providing safety and protection:
- We will be hosting drive-thru pick up sites for participants to collect pre-made healthy food boxes. Tuesdays at St. James Episcopal Church Parking Lot from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and Fridays at Black Mountain Presbyterian Church Parking Lot from 4-6 p.m. We are asking that no one arrives to the site prior to the scheduled times.
- We have cancelled all of our classes, kids activities and after-school programming as to follow the guidance for social distancing until further notice. Recognizing the importance of staying well, we will STILL provide healthy recipes, helpful tips, resources and education (including how to manage stress in a crisis) through printed materials, social media and on our website. Hope-filled messages and affirmations will also go into boxes.
- We have hand sanitizer, gloves, masks and constant messaging on washing hands set up at our volunteer shifts and at the distribution sites as well as ask everyone to take the following steps and precautions:
- Wash your hands or use hand sanitizer immediately upon entering new spaces.
- Avoid shaking hands, touching your face, nose and eyes and other personal contact.
- Cough or sneeze into your elbow, not hands. If your cough/sneeze is persistent, consider using a mask if available.
- If you have a fever, respiratory symptoms or feel unwell please stay home.
- If you have traveled internationally or flown recently please refrain from activities at this time.
Thank you for your commitment and support in ensuring that Bounty & Soul continues to get Produce to The People during this time of uncertainty. Now, more than ever we must come together as a community, as a nation, as a world to be there for one another, support and love each other. It’s the Bounty & Soul way…
In solidarity, health and love,
Ali, Abbie, Adam, Karla, Linda, Fitz and the Board of Bounty & Soul
HOW YOU CAN HELP
(1) Donate Funds to Help Us Purchase Bulk Grains and Other Shelf-Stable Items
(2) Donate Food/Organize a Food Drive/Write hope-filled messages of encouragement to go into boxes
(3) Deliver Benevolent Boxes to Seniors and other Vulnerable PopulationsContact Karla at karla@bountyandsoul.org to learn more about any of these opportunities.
Bounty & Soul is also in need of small boxes from Ingles and/or reusable bags. These can be dropped off at our office located at 999 Old US Hwy 70 W, behind the Swannanoa Valley Medical Center.
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