A thank you to the community.

December 24th, volunteers delivered food and toys to most of the 290 families benefiting from our 2013 Christmas Basket Program. One of the volunteers returned with a handwritten note. This is why we do what we do . . .

“I want to thank everyone that has helped my family this year. My husband was laid off 2 years ago and had to go back to school. He is studying to be a nurse now. We really from the bottom of our hearts appreciate the help. Our 3 children will be happy to have a nice Christmas dinner together tomorrow. We hope to make a donation after we get back on our feet. God bless you and Merry Christmas!”

We thank our community for coming together in support of the Christmas Basket Program and the ongoing need for food assistance. Schools, churches, businesses, civic organizations, and residents collected food, socks, & toys, made cash donations, and provided sponsorships.

Andrew Jackson Cross LanesFairview United Fruth

Middle School Elementary SchoolMethodist Church Pharmacy

Girl Scout Old English Village Point Harmony Woman’s Club

Council 1847 Elementary School of Cross Lanes

Volunteers moved food, packed boxes, wrapped gifts, and made deliveries.

Best wishes for a happy, healthy 2014! We want to support and encourage the community to lead a healthy lifestyle. You are invitedto participate in the newHealthy Cross Lanes initiative. A group of concerned community leaders and citizens have come together to identify and promote healthy events, activities, and programs.

Healthy Cross Lanes promotes HEALTHY FOOD – FITNESS – PSYCHOLOGICAL EMOTIONAL WELLBEING – SPIRITUAL GROWTH – SAFETY – DENTAL MEDICAL CARE – SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION – EDUCATION - EMPLOYMENT.

January events include Free Zumba at the YMCA on Sundays, Tobacco Cessation Classes, Free Health Screening, an Identity Theft Workshop, and much more. Please take advantage of the online calendar at and seewhat is available in our community. Like andfollow us atfacebook.com/HealthyCrossLanesand we willremind you of upcoming events.

Our thanks to MedExpress, Unicare Health Plan of WV, and MadeIn Germany for financial support and sponsorship of this program. Begin Today for a Better Tomorrow!

We are so grateful to all of the donors, supporters, and volunteers that give, and give, to help others. Those that volunteer every week at our pantry and office were recently honored at an appreciation luncheon at the Greenhouse.

Tuesday Pantry Volunteers Thursday Pantry Volunteers Office Volunteers

Tyler Mountain Volunteer Fire Departmenthelped us by delivering to 32 families on Christmas Eve!

Fed Ex Ground, YMCA Cross Lanes, and many caring individuals helped with sponsorships of Christmas toys.

The Woman’s Club of Cross Lanes was in a food fight against the Dunbar and Sissonville Clubs. Each club

collected food for their local pantry. The Cross Lanes club collected over 2,600 lbs. of food for our pantry!