MIDDLETOWN – One hundred boxes of food were distributed on March 17 to families in need in the Middletown area by Lake County Programs Rural Food Project.

More than 20 new families came to receive a box of food which represents 72 new clients.

Overall, more than 350 people were served.

Food is distributed on the third Wednesday of every month from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. or until food runs out.

Volunteers included Carolyn Tobin, Steve Hebert, Jaquie Stricklind, Susan Watts, Jara Johnson, Mary Rose Pott, Bonnie Thompson, Phyllis Kelsey, Bettye McKinstry, Kelley and Kathleen Grimsley.

The program is indebted to its volunteers who help serve the Middletown, Cobb and Hidden Valley Lake residents who are in need.

Nonperishable items such as juice, jelly, and soup are always needed. You can drop off food items to our office in Middletown at 21257 Calistoga St., which is between the library and the car wash.

There is a blue container on the porch, yet if you have a larger donation to make, please call 707-987-8139 to make arrangements to meet you at the Rural Food Project’s pantry at St. Joseph’s Church.

Another food distribution is held on the fourth Monday of every month at Glebe Hall, St Peter’s Church in Kelseyville from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. (or until food runs out).

Registration requires proof of residence in Lake County only and is done the day of the distribution on site.

Donations can be made payable to “Catholic Charities Lake RFP” and all such monies are used to purchase food only for Lake County residents.

Send to Catholic Charities, P. O. Box 678, Middletown, CA 95461.