Letter to the Editor: Submitted by Marilyn Anderson

To the Editor:
A group of ladies from Zion United Church of Christ gathered with the goal of doing something good for our community. FTK, or Feed the Kids, was born. They collaborated with many people and groups to carry this project off. I see so many wonderful things from this project.
1. Gathering children for food and socializing (I heard talking; I observed no cell phones.)
2. Adults modeling service for children (Modeling what we want our children to do.)
3. Appreciative children and families (Many pleases, thank yous, and smiles!)
4. Church families taking on the task of serving for a week at a time as well as one church providing take-home breakfast for the next day (Community Collaboration!)
5. A project that was able to touch so many people in our community (Just look at the number and range of kids under age 18 this program was able to have an impact on!)
6. A benefit for families in our community (Remember, it takes a village! This program shows our community is there for our families!)
7. Extra food was given to agencies within the community to help feed more people!

Thank you for the leadership, the building of our community, and all of the work before, during and behind the scenes of the July meals that this group of ladies has accomplished!  Your goal was successful, and your community says thank you!

Marilyn Anderson
Waukon

Editor’s Note: See article about the “Feed the Kids” program in the Wednesday, August 9, 2023 print edition and e-edition of The Standard.