Community CC’s Cindy Stephens (left) is pictured here with Debbie, kitchen manager for Salvation Army in Jefferson City.

The tornado that blew through Jefferson City on May 22 is having continuing effects on the citizens of the city. Many lost homes and are continuing to rely on the Salvation Army for food and shelter. This is creating a stress on the budget for that organization. Recently the Salvation Army sent out a request for donations for meat as they are preparing twice the usual number of meals. The Outreach committee of Community Christian Church in Jefferson City took this need to their congregation. The request was met with a ‘Money for Meat’ special offering of $696.

The kitchen at Salvation Army serves three meals a day, every day of the year. Debbie, who oversees the kitchen, said that there are days when she wonders how she will be able to manage the next meal but someone will appear at the door with the needed food. For several years, Community Christian Church donated food to help the Salvation Army food pantry, and continues this mission.

Community Christian Church temporarily worships at the Hawthorn Bank Community Building, as their church is being rebuilt after taking a direct hit by the tornado. The church members are so thankful to all who have given to the rebuilding effort. The meat fund for Salvation Army is one example of how the members are saying thanks to their community.

Thank you to Cindy Stephens of Community CC for this story and photo.