September 24, 2025
"Whew!" A word used in the word game "Wordle.” This past week at the pantry was a "whew" week for us. Soooo many outreach activities and the culmination of our incredible week on Saturday was the distribution of food to 129 "neighbors!" This week was a huge success because of YOU, our volunteers!
Sunday was the highly successful Hunger Walk at Ardenwoods. Not only was there a healthy walk but a collection of $2,695 that will be distributed to non-profit food pantries in Henderson County. Last year the Coalition granted us over $7,000 to purchase food for our neighbors. On Monday, the Prayer Shawl ministry met and began knitting hats for the pantry neighbors and other projects. On Wednesday, we participated in the Expo event at Carolina Village They hosted an event for the Hunger Coalition Hunger Walk and a walk for their residents. Also, we received a Manna Delivery. Thursday, a presentation was made to Advent Health who is interested in exploring how volunteering and gardening can nourish not just the body but also the mind and spirit. Doug Kearney provided a powerful PowerPoint and led a group this past spring in the garden for cancer survivors. Advent would like to include the pantry for volunteering too. On Friday, faithful volunteers stocked the shelves! On Saturday, sunrise early birds were at the pantry to welcome 129 neighbors! What an amazing week! WHEW!
Saturday, we welcomed 129 families representing 502 individuals. There were 11 new families representing 44 family members. We continue to need volunteers who can help with Spanish registrations. Once a month would be very helpful!
On behalf of our Pantry Board, we express our heartfelt gratitude for your generous food and monetary donations to our pantry. Your donations will make a significant impact on the lives of those in our community.
-Kathy Noyes, for the Executive Committee
The Lord’s Acre of Fletcher
Skyland Methodist First Time in Garden -- We were delighted to have Skyland Methodist youth at the Lord's Acre Sunday evening. After a pantry tour, they weeded among the collards and roasted marshmallows in the fire pit. We hope for a return visit!
Autumn Equinox -- Yesterday, Sept. 22, was the autumn equinox, called "second harvest" in some cultures because late grains and fruits were harvested during this time. Celestially, it is when day and night are equal lengths. After the autumn equinox, the sun's rays fall more directly on the southern hemisphere and the nights grow longer in the northern hemisphere.
For our purposes, the days are cooler, and because of the decreased light, plants grow more slowly. By Thanksgiving vegetable plants almost quit growing entirely, though some hardy ones will wait patiently in the ground to be harvested at our winter leisure.
