Spring Valley UMC was recognized at the monthly Richardson ISD School Board meeting on Monday, November 4th for our church’s efforts in supporting the RISD’s High School Snack Locker initiative to combat student hunger.
RISD Board Member Kim Caston had recently addressed Spring Valley about this project and our congregation responded generously with gifts of over $2,600 as well as food donations.
In addition, the Missions Committee approved an additional $1,000 donation to help jumpstart this project.
On hand for this honor and to present the check to Richardson ISD were Rev. Paul Gould and Missions Committee member David Smith, who has worked extensively on both the Snack Locker project and with Network Ministries’ Mobile Food Pantry, which also works with RISD schools to alleviate hunger.
Rev. Paul Gould and David Smith are pictured with RISD Superintendent Dr. Jeannie Stone (far left) and RISD Board member Kim Caston (center) along with other RISD Board members. SVUMC was recognized for its support of new RISD initiatives to eliminate student hunger.