Hi, everyone
I say everyone because there are so many awesome and generous sponsors and donors of the Square Meals Program here in Columbia, KY. I have worked in the food truck at Square Meals since April. You may not know me and I may not have ever even met all of you, but I see the awesome things you guys have done for Square Meals. You all help feed 100 or more children every Saturday. Not to mention all of the college students you help feed like myself. Even small things like plastic forks or Clorox wipes to clean off the tables when the children are done eating. Everything is appreciated and never goes unnoticed.People are so willing to help that we have a married couple that if the husband donates, the wife always comes later and donates as well. Nothing wrong with a little friendly competition. ;) All of the donors and sponsors have other things to pay for and families of their own, but still find ways to contribute to the Square Meals Program. The program runs entirely on donations and the staff thanks you all so much for your generosity and kindness. We wouldn't be where we are in the program without everyone's help.
I also want to thank our incredibly dedicated and awesome volunteers. From pouring drinks to entertaining the children, volunteers are always there to help and assist. We have volunteers of all ages. A little girl named Chelsey helped us out one day and has been our youngest volunteer yet. She wiped down tables, helped with food demos, and poured drinks for people. You're never too young to help out your community. We also have tons of awesome Bonner students from Lindsey Wilson who come on some Saturday's and help us out. Last but definitely not least is the adults who work full time, go to school full time, and have families of their own to take care of. These people have tons of other obligations but still make it out every Saturday to help all of us. To all of the volunteers young and grown: The staff at the Farmer's Market wholeheartedly thanks you and know that things would not run as smoothly as it does without everyone's help.
Every Saturday I am amazed and at awe as we feed anywhere from 30-100 children and adults. It makes me so happy to see a community full of love and cooperation. I am so happy to be apart of the Tucker's Station Farm Staff. I am entirely too thankful to be apart of the Square Meals Program and have an awesome right hand lady to help me cook, Pamela Felker.
The following is a list of sponsors & donors in no particular order: Modern Woodman Fraternal Financial, Sherri McIver, Anthony's Auto, Betty's OK Country Cooking, Blackaby Hill Farm, Central Church of Christ, Community Voice, Kyle Dalton, Lawless and Smith Appliance Super Center, Stephens Pipe and Steel, Tucker's Station Farm, WAIN Radio, Bank of Columbia, Adair County Garden Club, Andrew Farm, Burton Real Estate and Auction Service, Coffey's Veterinary Center, Dr. S Giles & Associates, Lisa Greer, Grinsky's Jewelry, Heavenly Homestead Cheese, J & H Implement CoLake Cumberland Properties, Life Touch, Reed Brothers Insurance, Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, Walmart, Wilson & Sons Building Supply. Ben Arnold, City of Columbia, Mike Breen, PSC Columbia Lodge #96, Fairplay meats, Curtis & Jane Hardwick, Dr. Ronald P. Rogers,lastly thank you to all of the fabulous anonymous donors!
A list of our awesome volunteers: Diane West, Lois Cunningham, Judy Bradshaw, Robin Lewis, J.O.Y Ministries for bringing children to the square,
I'm deeply sorry if I have forgot someone, there's so many people involved. If I have forgot you, thank you so much for your contribution to the Farmer's Market. We thank you!
Lastly, a giant thank you to Barbara Armitage, Wayne Armitage and all of our awesome vendors for their patience and huge vision for this community.
With love,
Heather Stephens
P.S. Did I mention how fabulous you all were?
