Yesterday, Linn and Jack Pedersen visited from the William Temple House West. Linn Pedersen spoke about the needs of the program, and it’s mission.
The William Temple House provides goods, mainly groceries, to those in need in Hillsboro and Washington County. Each Tuesday, between 650-950 pounds of food are delivered to their location at the All Saints Church in Hillsboro where volunteers shelve the items for those in need.
With the cuts to the SNAP program looming, and restrictions already in place (can’t be used for toothpaste, toilet paper, etc.) the William Temple House West fills a vital hole in the lives of those that use their services.
Donations can be made out to William Temple House West (At All Saints Episcopal Church, 372 NE Lincoln Street, Hillsboro Oregon 97124) or of food, school and household supplies. Donations can be dropped off at the church on Tuesdays between 4 and 7p.m.
(L to R): Linn and Jan Pedersen at Optimist meeting, Linn speaking to the club.
Photos Courtesy of Hillsboro Optimist Club member, Jack Thornton
