Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: THURSDAY, January 2, 1992 TAG: 9201010061
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-12 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
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DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
SIGN UP FOR SHARE PROGRAM
SHARE, the Self-Help and Resource Exchange food program, is a non-profit, non-governmental program sponsored by New River Community Action and it can help you save money on food.Participants pay $13, plus state sales tax, and perform two hours of community service to receive from 25 to 35 pounds of wholesome food valued at about $30.
The food package consists of meat, vegetables, fruits and staples. Distribution is once a month and participants pay their money through a host organization.
There are no income guidelines, and participants that pay with food stamps pay $13, but no sales tax.
The signup deadline for this month is Monday, Jan. 13. Call 381-1185 for further information.
The following is a list of signup sites throughout the New River Valley. \ Montgomery County
\ Blacksburg Baptist Church: 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. at church office.
\ Blacksburg Presbyterian Church: call Dave Hayes at 382-6649.
\ Caring to SHARE at Blacksburg Church of Christ: Call Steve Nanney at 951-3267 or Roy Buchanon at 952-5113 or 552-1331.
\ St. Mary's Catholic Church: Sundays, 9:45 a.m.- 12:15 p.m. in lobby or call Cheryl Simon at 951-1359 or Karen Putnam at 382-1149.
\ Warm Hearth Village: call Hilda Worth at 552-2419.
\ St. Michael Lutheran Church: Call Betty Gross at 552-2154 or Thelma Hylton at 552-2789.
\ APO Service Fraternity, Virginia Tech: Call Jennifer Julian at 232-1942 or Sandra Philpott at 232-1677.
\ Lantern Ridge Apartments: Call Joe Hodge at 552-8172 or sign up during office hours.
\ Christiansburg Presbyterian Church: Call Becky Meekins at 382-1987.
\ Montgomery County Emergency Assistance: Any weekday after the first of the month, 8:30 a.m.-noon and 2-5 p.m. at New River Community Action office on South Franklin Street in Christiansburg.
\ Old Farm Village: Sign up at apartment 211, 2-6 p.m. weekdays only.
\ Wesley Memorial United Methodist\ Church: Call Dinah Akers at 231-9621 on Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday.
\ Elliston/Lafayette Elementary School: School office, 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. weekdays or call Denise Boyle at 268-2291 during the day.
\ White Memorial Church, Shawsville: Call Linda Martin at 268-5500.
\ Riner Elementary and Ruritan SHARE: Sign up at school office or bank.
\ Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church: Call James Nester at 639-6483.\ Pulaski County
\ Randolph Avenue United Methodist Church: Following services each Sunday.
\ First United Methodist Church: Last week prior to deadline, 3-5 p.m.
\ First Presbyterian Church: Last week before deadline, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
\ Hiwassee Brethren Church: Following services.
\ First Baptist Church, Magazine Street: Following services.
\ First Missionary Baptist\ Church: Following services.
\ Draper United Methodist Church: Following services.
\ Parrott-Belspring Recreation Center: Call Teresa Davis at 639-3676 or Rita Edwards at 639-2377.
\ Showers of Blessing Church of God in Christ, Dublin: Call Linda Dobbins at 674-1375.
\ New River Community College Garments and Garnishes: Call Laurie Abbott at 674-3600, extension 431, during the day.\ Giles County
\ Giles RSVP: Call Betsy Lane at 921-2037.
\ Sherry Memorial Christian Church: Call James Belcher at 626-7482.
\ Newport Women's Club: Call 544-7645.\ Floyd County
\ New River Community Action: Call 745-2102.
\ Copper Hill Church of the Brethren: Call 651-8331.
\ Willis Baptist Church: Call 789-4557 nights only.\ Radford
\ Willow Woods Apartments: Call Elizabeth Mills at 639-6019.
\ Fairfax Village: Call Jeanne Henley at 731-4791.
\ First Pentecostal Holiness Church: Call Sidney Cochran at 639-6155.
\ Presbyterian Church of Radford: Call Linda McMillan at 639-2585.
\ Radford Consortium,\ First Christian Church: Call Marcia Dubose evenings at 639-4422.
\ First Baptist Church: Call Bernice Carpenter at 639-2119.
\ St. Jude's Catholic Church: Call 639-5341.