A Message From EFN’s Executive Director

A new year, a new beginning, closing the chapter on last year. As we look back to 2017 we are very grateful for all the support we had from literally thousands of people. Thank you so much for your donation of treasure, time, and talent.

We have one donor who supports us from Australia and was actually here this year to attend our Abundance auction.

We have a volunteer who comes in 3 or 4 days a week for 3 hours a day to enter data. She has her own desk and is a very important part of the EFN team.

Speaking of talent, did you know that the tools class at Bates Technical College built a volunteer shelter for us at our Mother Earth Farm? It is the cutest tiny house with a lovey patio area. Stop by and see it when it is time to plant veggies!

2017 was a success every way you look at it.

We are planning for another great year in 2018 as the need continues to increase and our 68 partner programs look to us to keep up with that need by providing highly nutritious food for our neighbors.

We are always optimistic, however, there are some challenges that may be coming our way with tax law revisions and cutbacks in government support that keep us up at night. Our focus will remain on our mission and we know together we can guarantee “no person will go hungry” in Pierce County.

Helen McGovern-Pilant
Executive Director

View the full issue of The Feed: January 2018.

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