We’ve all felt the pinch at the grocery store checkout — food prices have risen dramatically over the past few years. For some, it’s meant being more thoughtful about meal planning or cutting back on treats. For others, it means going without; making a choice between eating or paying bills, or even keeping a roof overhead.

Food security in our community has long been an important cause for the Westlock United Church. For years, volunteers from among the congregation have donated money and time to ensure their neighbours in the region have enough to eat.

With funds from the sale of the United Church building in the centre of town (now the site of Kerri’s Café), the Church has established a $100,000 endowment to maintain and promote food security in the Westlock region. Recognizing the important history of dedication and service to the community this fund represents, the Westlock Community Foundation is honoured to be entrusted with this donation.

An endowment fund is carefully invested and pays dividends year after year, ensuring a stable source of funding. This money will be administered carefully, will grow, and will serve the community for years to come. Because no one should ever have to make the choice to go without the necessities of life.

For more details, including statements from Westlock United Church trustee Brian Trueblood and Westlock Community Foundation chair Ralph Leriger, read this article on Town and Country Today.