One of my favorite feel good book series is Jan Karon's The Mitford Years. Throughout the books Mitford's mayor, Esther Cunningham, had a slogan - "Mitford Takes Care of Its Own." As I read through this series, I longed to live in a place like Mitford - a place that takes care of its own.
Well, here I am twenty years later and I know my family and I have found our own Mitford in Mason County, Michigan.
We really are a community that Takes Care of Its Own.
The outpouring of support our community has given to us over the last eight weeks has been amazing! We are so thankful for each and every person and organization that has stepped in and helped carry the weight of caring for those in need in Mason County. Together we have served well over 700 unique Mason County households. What I am most thankful for is, even though our membership model and our core value of consumer choice had to be put on hold for the time being, our mission of providing fresh, healthy foods has not wavered. Because of our very generous donors, we have been able to give fresh fruits, vegetables, and meats in every bag we have distributed!
It is my hope that we can enter into our new normal and welcome members and volunteers back soon but until that day arrives -
Stay Safe, Stay Healthy, Wash Your Hands and continue to be Mason County, the community that takes care of our own!
