Big Spring Herald

Spare a thought for local charities:

- By IRIS RANGEL Herald Staff Writer

The local non-profit food bank in Big Spring, Isaiah

58, has a mission to feed the needy and provide for the less fortunate. 24 years ago, Isaiah 58 was created in order to eliminate hunger within Howard County. The organizati­on has since become a foundation for the many lives that are here seeking help.

“Right now, we see such a need, and we just pray that we get that help. We just want to bless the community and have everybody be proud of Isaiah 58 and want to be a part of Isaiah 58,” President of Isaiah 58 Nancy Stinson said.

Isaiah 58 provides food donations every Tuesday from 9 – 11 a.m. to all Big Spring residents. Food basket donations include fresh meat, produce, and other various supplement­al food provided to Isaiah 58 from the West Texas Food Bank. Each donation is free of charge and given through a drive-thru style distributi­on located at 809 Scurry Street.

“We are hoping as well as praying like most everyone else that the new year brings much better than this year,” Stinson said. “We are also in hopes that we can help more people with food.”

Early last year, Isaiah 58 was closed for an extended amount of time due to the pandemic’s uncertaint­y, but has since been opened providing food and household items for the less fortunate. However, Isaiah 58 is still seeking volunteers to help with distributi­on. According to Stinson, their current distributi­on time and date is due to a low number of volunteers willing to continue their mission.

“I would love to have volunteers that have that heart to come in and let me know that they’re all in. I would really

 ?? HERALD file photo ?? Isaiah 58 has started distributi­ons up again for 2021. The food pantry took a short break for the holidiays, but is back to serving the community and is still looking for volunteers.
HERALD file photo Isaiah 58 has started distributi­ons up again for 2021. The food pantry took a short break for the holidiays, but is back to serving the community and is still looking for volunteers.

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