Local Turn-a-Leaf Thrift Stores Employees Share Stories of Delivering Food to the Mat-Su Food Bank
Contributed by Kimberly Kellar, Valley Charities Inc. Marketing Director
Valley Charities’ turn-A-leaf Thrift Store delivery drivers Tyler Albrecht and Brian Hopp share what it means to deliver nonperishable, nonexpired food for our local Mat-Su Food Bank. Tyler Albrecht says it’s gratifying to know that it’s not just a job to deliver food to the Food Bank, we’re actually helping real people. The entire staff are always super friendly. It’s great because we’ve got each other’s back with the same cause to help people who need it. For the first time ever, we witnessed a line of people waiting outside their building because of the snap benefits are not currently available. That’s when you know, it’s not just a job, but a great thing where we can collect food and deliver it to the Mat-Su Food Bank.
Another delivery driver, Brian Hopp, remembers the moment that made him realize how important the Mat-Su Food Bank work really is, he shared he had driven one of our staff members who was going through difficult times to the Food Bank so that they could get food for their family and kids. “I have a very positive view of the Food Bank and know how important and helpful they are to our community”.
Valley Charities’ Stock the Cupboards November Food Drive
turn-A-leaf Thrift Stores is a convenient drop-off location for collecting food; we’re located next to the Main Post Office in Wasilla and directly behind the Carrs Grocery Store at 400 N Yenlo Street, Wasilla 99654.
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