Update on Food Drive

Thanks to the kind donations of San Antonio Water Systems, RotarACT has collected several large boxes of non-perishable food items for Crestholme Food Pantry. Although we do not yet have a final tally of how much food has been collected, the generosity and commitment to the community demonstrated by SAWS employees will certainly have a significant impact on those who must occasionally rely on the Pantry to feed their families. Before the school year completely slips away from us, we hope to table on campus in Coates University Center to try to collect further funds for Crestholme. However, even if that endeavor cannot be realized, we will plan on continuing our relationship with Crestholme next fall, hopefully through more volunteering on site.

Last Tuesday I went to speak at the Dominion Rotary Club about Trinity RotarACT’s recent work with Crestholme and how that effort connects with Dominion’s longtime support of the San Antonio Food Bank. Although I did not receive any donations on the spot or offers to collaborate, the report seemed to be well received. The Dominion Club’s chair for community services expressed enthusiasm at the prospect of teaming Trinity RotarACT with local San Antonio Junior ACT and/or InterACT members, as she helps with chapters of both groups and believes connection among the groups would benefit all involved. Though I have not received a response from her in regards to my email on the possibility of such an event, I hope that perhaps we can engage younger students next fall, if our chapter sees it fit to do so. In any case, it appears that RotarACT is wrapping up a successful year, largely thanks to the sustained efforts of Stephanie Shelton (TU student) and Joan Kearl, along with many other dedicated and caring individuals.