Agape launches new food, hygiene collection program
Posted 11/7/19
Agape announced last week the beginning of Operation Orange Bag — a new program designed to collect needed food and personal hygiene items in a way that is easy for donors and recurring for the …
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Agape launches new food, hygiene collection program
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Agape announced last week the beginning of Operation Orange Bag — a new program designed to collect needed food and personal hygiene items in a way that is easy for donors and recurring for the organization. “Operation Orange Bag is a simple and fun way for residents of Warren County to get directly involved in the fight to end hunger in our community,” said Executive Director Michelle Bernth. “Setting up a recurring donation program will ensure that essential food and hygiene items are available to those in need when they need them.” Operation Orange Bag starts with donors keeping a reusable orange bag in their home or business and placing at least one nonperishable food item in the bag each week. Neighborhood captains recruit groups of neighbors, friends or co-workers to become food donors. Every other month, the neighborhood captains pick up the food from their food donors and leave them a new bag. “With donations picked up directly from your home or business, donating to AGAPE is easier than ever. Plus, having that orange bag nearby is a great daily reminder that there are families in our community in need,” Bernth said. Agape is currently looking for volunteers to join the program as neighborhood captains, food donors and receiving team volunteers. The receiving team helps process the orange bags at the food pantry in Warrenton on the fourth Saturday of every even-numbered month. Anyone can sign up to be a part of Operation Orange Bag online at www.agapemo.org or by calling 636-456-4645.The funds to launch this program came from the First State Community Bank Community KickStart grant that Agape received in the fall.Agape is a nonprofit agency that serves more than 3,000 families in Warren County with a variety of programs. Its primary service is providing food to individuals and families who are facing food insecurity.Founded in 1996 by a group of concerned people representing area churches, businesses and community groups, Agape raises and distributes over 300,000 pounds of food each year. More than 1,200 receive food from AGAPE each month and 50 percent are children.
Agape has launched Operation Orange Bag, a new program designed to help collect food and other items for the non-profit agency. More than 1,200 receive food from Agape each month, of which 50 percent are children. Submitted photo.
