Compassionate Contingencies
How we are monitoring and responding to increased need
Responding in the Well Way...
Shelly Sassen
Chief Executive Officer
Dear Well Outreach Community:
We know these times are tough. We have created this web page to be a place of both information and reassurance during this time of heightened need for so many in our community. We are monitoring and responding to food insecurity challenges as efficiently and compassionately as we can. Our mission is to be the hands and feet of Jesus, serving those in need, and we will stretch our hands and quicken our feet in response to these trying times. They are marked by great uncertainty, but The Well Outreach will remain unwavering in our efforts to serve those in need.
Current protocols
November 7
- Regular hours
- Regular portions
- 740 families served in November
The following adjustments are now in place:
- Staff and volunteer switch to remote parking
- Parking attendant on hand at Spring Hill pantry
- Two remote food drive drop-off locations
- Dedicated receiving clerk for pantry food donations
- Limit to one family serving per car at Mobile Food Pantries.
November 1
- Regular hours
- Regular portions
- Additional volunteer shift (1-4PM)
- Increased food needs
We have developed a series of possible contingencies to put in place in response to the additional demand for food. Our staff and volunteers will continuously monitor our capacity to respond to any such increase and we will update this page when changes are needed.
Ways to help us
Make a Donation
You can quickly and securely contribute a one-time or monthly gift.
Donate Food
Host a Food Drive
Learn about food donation and food drive options to help us keep our pantry shelves stocked.
Volunteer
We have individual and group serving opportunities at both pantries.
