Community partner Mountain Findings has extended a significant donation to the Highlands Emergency Council (EC) as a part of their social impact initiative.
The donation facilitated the purchase of a new food storage refrigeration unit for EC, allowing the council to provide fresh, nutritious food boxes to the region’s food-disadvantaged population.
The funds also went toward upgrading several windows in the EC building to high-efficiency models, making for a safer, more sustainable environment for both EC volunteers and beneficiaries.
Highlands Emergency Council’s Vice President, Marie Johnson, expressed her gratitude, highlighting how such private donations stretch federal, state, and local funds, thereby increasing their ability to serve the community.
From left Marie Johnson, VP-of-Highlands Emergency Council, holding a check presented by Edith Pendelton, Mountain-Findings-Grants-Committee-Chair.
Johnson along with 14 other volunteers, oversees the monthly distribution of food boxes to nearly 400 families. Additionally, the council is committed to serving those in need beyond food support by also providing heating fuel, furniture, housewares, and clothing.
Mountain Findings’ President, Jill Helmer, echoed Johnson’s sentiments. She affirmed the empowering effect of assisting others, stressing that their organization prioritizes projects with significant social impact – specifically ones targeting human welfare. Helmer, further expresses, “that working alongside Highlands Emergency Council reflects a conscious, systemic, and sustainable approach to local community needs.”
New windows at the food pantry thanks to support from the community.
This act is representative of the strategic mission to address disparities within the healthcare field. By improving access to nutritious meals, both organizations are aiming to positively influence several health factors including improved activity levels, maternal health, immune system function, and the reduction of non-communicable diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
To learn more about the ongoing efforts and initiatives of Mountain Findings, click HERE.
Pictured at the top of the article is Marie Johnson showing Mountain Findings board member Dan Rupp the new refrigeration unit purchased with support from Mountain Findings.