The Langley Food Bank

One of the Langley Food Bank volunteers also does Income Tax Returns for LFB clients. For the 2008 tax year she has completed 141 income tax returns for our clients! She has received a some thank you cards from clients, and several clients have come and told us how thankful they were to have their returns done.

At the front desk, we hear time and time again a sigh of relief when they hear that someone will be able to do their tax returns. For some people completing their tax return is a very big hurdle that they (our clients) just can’t seem to deal with. Their gratitude and relief is very evident.

Langley Food Bank donated several pallets of food to Global Aid Network for shipment overseas (see March 24 2009 post). This is one example of how food from Langley impacted a family far away!

As you serve a large population of Langley, I am sure you need to hear positive stories of how your services actually helps people get out of their desperate situation. Well, we came along a few years back and asked for help, which you have given our family every week by food donations and clothing. I am so happy to report that we are finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel and are not only out of debts but will be able to buy our own groceries in a matter of weeks. Your help has taken the pressure off of our shoulders just long enough for us to formulate a plan to get back on our feet. The Lord has blessed us greatly and I can honestly say that things are getting better and better. I didn’t want to stay in this financial situation. I wanted out! You have helped us get there and I am very thankful for all your help. As we enter a new chapter in our lives, I would like to ask you to tell everyone in your team how much of a blessing they have all been to us. When we make our final grocery visit, I will be sure to thank you in person.

God bless

The Langley Food Bank has been privileged to once again donate several pallets of canned soup, macaroni and cheese, dry soup mix, noodles and bar soap as well as some toys and other miscellaneous items to Global Aid Network (GAIN) for shipment to needy communities overseas.

Thank you to all whose generous support allows us to not only give to those in need here at home but also to others in far away places.

Over the past many months now the Langley Food Bank has received an abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables from many different sources.

Oranges, pears, apples, grapes, plums, peaches, potatoes, corn, cucumbers. peppers, mushrooms, zucchini, tomatoes, packaged salads of all descriptions, broccoli and many other varieties of produce have been donated in large quantities by local growers, home gardeners, distributors and importers.

At times it has been a challenge to find the space to store it all, especially when the product requires refrigeration!

Our clients are very appreciative of the fresh fruits and vegetables and it is so wonderful to be able to offer them fresh and healthful food on a regular basis.