Every Friday a van is sent to the Atlanta area to pick up post-dated foods that several grocery stores donate to ministries in need of food.  The food is brought to Toccoa, where several volunteers - including students that live at Paradise - come to help sort the food.

The food is sorted into different boxes for different purposes.  After the food is sorted out, a majority of it is loaded back on to the truck so that it can be delivered to other ministries that provide food for those who are in need.

 

We generally receive bread, pastries, and produce from the food run.  On occasion we will receive cheese, condiments, and other nice surprises.  It's always a blessing to see what the Lord has in store for us each Friday.  Once the sorting and loading is complete, we offer thanks to the Lord for His provision.