Danielle Peters, the director of the Columbia Food Bank, looks forward to the day when she will have no Customers. But until then, her complement of community volunteers (with your help), will try to provide much-needed food distribution to families in the area.

“Sadly,” says Danielle, “We are beginning to see more people who recently lost jobs.” The Food Bank relies on a generous community, here in Columbia, to provide food stuffs that will tide over the increasing number of families that need help.

Danielle Peters, left, and the “Apple Lady” Arlene Sears, long-time volunteer, are just two of Columbia’s real everyday heroes.

You can help by making cash contributions or donating food products to the Food Bank. Bring your contributions to the Food Bank located at St. Paul Episcopal Church, 340 Locust Street, Mondays through Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11:30 am or use the special drop-off box located at the Market House on Thursdays and Fridays during market hours.