One young generous heart is supporting a big project.
Third-grader Kate Sweitzer was touring Midwest Food Bank’s Georgia Division in Peachtree City when she heard about a need. Executive Director Will Garner was telling Kate’s class about the operation of the food bank. As he was sharing the vision for the future and the need for a loading dock and large freezer, Kate was listening.
“Kate has been praying for Midwest Food Bank to get a loading dock and freezer since October,” said her mother, Kathryn. “God put Midwest Food Bank on her heart and she listened.”
When Kate received some cash for Christmas, she decided to donate it to Midwest Food Bank. But she wanted to give more. Enlisting the help of her friends Anna and Grace Flury, she began fundraising.
The girls started selling cookies and lemonade at Clayton Appliances, owned by the Flury family. They also began doing odd jobs around the house as a way of earning more money to donate.
Recently, they presented the food bank with $313 to be used for building the loading dock.
“One of the true joys of this job is seeing people giving genuinely from their heart,” said Garner.
With this donation Midwest Food Bank plans to step out in faith and begin construction of the loading dock in May. Much more funding for the project is needed. If this is something you would like to support, visit peachtree.midwestfoodbank.org. or call the office at 770-486-1103.
