HONESDALE, PA — Rebecca Lawrence, case worker for the Honesdale Center of the Salvation Army, put the word out that the center needed assistance to help fill its food and hygiene supply closets. 

“These supplies are offered to many who are in crises, struggling,” Lawrence said.

Megan Wessman, lay preacher for the Damascus  Manor United Methodist Church, relayed the message to the church community. From there, church member Melissa  Rutledge contacted three Damascus 4-H Clubs to help maximize the collection.  

Community Service Learning is an integral part of the 4-H program; it’s about teaching club members to help others in need in whatever way they can. 

Amy Rutledge, key leader of the Horse Lovers 4-H Club; and Betsy Turner and Bindy Diehl, leaders for  Maple Line 4-H Club, joined Rutledge and the Tri-Gal 4-H Club to collect a large variety of nonperishable foods, hygiene and baby-care items. 

Lawrence thanked the 4-H clubs for the amazing donations they provided. 

If you would like to help  out the Salvation Army Honesdale Center or are in need, call Rebecca Lawrence at 570/352-3435.

Contributed by Tri-Gal 4H Club.