Yesterday, as I was waiting to have my truck serviced, I had a conversation with a really nice lady, Dr. Carolyn Bradley, who is a recently retired biology teacher from Macon State College. After admitting that she was retired, she began to tell me about the Macon Outreach Food Pantry, which is obviously very near and dear to her heart. She volunteers her time there, in an effort to provide food for the needy. As I listened to her explain the program, I became convinced that this is something in which we should become involved. As you know, there are many needy, hungry people in this area, and the list is growing every day. She told me that, sadly, the age of the people who come is becoming younger every day.

I made it my business to find out what kind of foods are needed. The following is a partial list: dry beans, canned meat, canned soup, rice (1 lb. packages), self-rising corn meal, self rising flour, canned vegetables (except corn and green beans), cereal, and dry milk (in small containers). This list will grow after I talk to the director of the program, Mr. Johnny Hathcox, when I return from Florida.

Please begin to bring any and all of these items to the church this Sunday. You can put them outside the door to my office, if you like.

On another note, Ralph was taken via ambulance to the Coliseum ER tonight around 8:00. I was out of town at the time and, as of the moment, do not have an update. I will provide one, as soon as I have one. Please keep him and Data in your prayers.