Community Roots - A Worthy Cause in North Idaho: Feeding the Hungry

Alright, I have to admit, I blog a lot about Community Roots.  They aren't real estate related.  They have nothing to do with finance.  But, they are equally important to me and dear to my heart.

Community Roots is a small organization, started by my baby sister (sister-in-law, technically, but after 15 years, I've earned the right to call her "sister").  Two years ago she, and a very good friend of hers, decided they wanted to give back to North Idaho, Kootenai County to be precise.  They realized the need of fresh produce in our soup kitchens, food banks, and other food assistance facilities.

Coeur d'Alene is a beautiful community, but we are not without our challenges.  One of them: Coeur d'Alene has a large number of "working" poor.  To combate this issue, we have a GREAT network of food assistance facilities that communicate together in order to benefit those who are in need in our community.

This year's report:

Community Roots was able to gather 4,073 pounds worth of fresh produce!!!

Their largest contributors by far: Kilarney Farms and local Farmers Market vendors.

Just some of the food assistance facilities to benefit from Community Roots:
The Women's Shelter
Cherished Ones Ministries Soup Kitchen
Idaho Youth Ranch (Anchor House)
The Senior Center
Lake City Community Church Food Bank

And, in addition to this great news, you should know that it's all done on bikes.  That's right!  Bicycle!  To show everyone that you don't need modern conveniences to care for those in need.

You just need to have a heart and an imagination!

Thank you, Kelly and Korrine!  You make me proud to call you friends!

Maryellen Garasky
Mortgage Broker
KMG Mortgage Group
(208) 664-3600
(509) 638-3455
www.kmgmortgagegroup.com