The Washington County community is rallying to feed in-need individuals amid ongoing hurricane recovery efforts.
With many citizens still reeling and feeling the long-term effects of last week’s devastating storm, thoughtful and compelled county-wide neighbors have been pooling together resources to assist those less fortunate.
For members of some of the most damaged communities in Washington County, hot meals are on the way.
The Chamber of Commerce is teaming with Broken Shackle Ranch and other compassionate “do-gooders” to provide meals twice a day over the next two days in Davisboro, Riddleville, and Harrison.
Midday and evening meals will be served on Thursday, October 3 and Friday, October 4.
Lunches are provided at 12:00 p.m. Supper will be at 6:00 p.m.
In Davisboro, hot meals will be distributed at the Fire Department.
Riddleville meals will be served at the Community Center.
Harrison residents can receive meals at the Fire Department.
Additionally, the Washington County Public School District will serve no-cost lunches to children aged 18 years and under on Thursday and Friday.
The School District Nutrition staff will be providing meals to all youth from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Washington County High School Cafeteria.
Food is first come, first served while supplies last.
Parents of young children needing supervision are asked to accompany them into the cafeteria.
Students must eat in the cafeteria and return their tray prior to departure. No curb service will be provided.
According to the school district, the regulating authority of nationwide school nutrition requires staff to adhere to many regulations, including the monitoring of food temperature. Having lunches served and consumed in the lunchroom allows nutrition staff the ability to follow the stated rules.
Other ongoing community efforts to assist those in need include a drive to collect non-perishable food items such as granola bars and peanut butter, baby wipes, diapers, tarps, etc.
Items or monetary donations may be contributed and dropped off at the Washington County Farm Bureau Office at 506 West Church Street in Sandersville on Thursday and Friday. Goods will be distributed and delivered next week.
The Washington County Emergency Management Agency and Washington EMC also extend their extreme gratitude to the individuals, businesses, and organizations that have provided meals, snacks, and lodging to out-of-county and out-of-state lineman, who are currently residing in WACO amid efforts to fully restore power to all citizens.
