Today at the Horton Farmers’ Market, Harvest Hands is making available at no cost an abundant supply of fruit, vegetables and other food items for those who may need a helping hand this Christmas.
Harvest Hands Executive Director and founder Jim Collins explains the premise.
Collins continued, “We will have our staff there and they will distribute the food and make sure it is given out fairly.”
Harvest Hands distributed food items in a similar fashion last year and Collins estimated between 500 and 600 individuals were on hand.
“And we’re expecting at least that this year.
“We used to think of hunger in terms of homeless people, but now it’s far-reaching. People who have lost their jobs or fallen on hard times through no fault of their own.
The food items will be available from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. or supplies run out in the outdoor stall area at the Horton Market and you are asked to bring your own bags.
It is pick up only, no deliveries.
At this point, Collins is hopeful a second distribution day can be scheduled between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
