Cherokee County Republican Party News
News from State Senator Chip Rogers
November 2, 2009 Contact: Senator Chip Rogers Phone: 404-463-1378
Wal-Mart & Senator Rogers Team Up
for $10,500 Donation to Papa’s Pantry
WOODSTOCK (Oct. 29, 2009) – State Sen. Chip Rogers (R-Woodstock) has secured a $10,000 donation from the Wal-Mart Corporation and donated an additional $500 to help support Papa’s Pantry. The Woodstock based charity is a ministry aimed at helping those who have suffered job loss, illness, or economic hardship resulting in a lack of food in the household.
Papa’s Pantry has recently celebrated its 11th anniversary and has expanded its services to include job skill training and educational services.
“My heartfelt thanks go out to Wal-Mart for this very generous gift. Together we were able to give Papa’s Pantry $10,500. This will provide hundreds of meals at a time when many local families are really hurting.” said Senator Rogers. “This incredible ministry has been a saving grace for so many families over the last decade. It is an honor to play a small part in their success.”
Lynne Saunders is the founder and Executive Director for Papa’s Pantry. She was elated over the large donation. “I am truly grateful to Wal-Mart and Senator Rogers for this financial help. We will be able to provide food and assistance to a large number of sincerely needy people with these funds,” said Sanders.
In Georgia , one out of every 11 households experience hunger. For over 10 years, Papa’s Pantry has provided food assistance to thousands of families. Papa’s Pantry is located on Commerce Drive at Bells Ferry Road in Woodstock . For more information, visit www.papspantry.org.
State Senator Chip Rogers represents the 21st Senate, which includes portions of Cherokee and Cobb counties, and serves as the Senate Majority Leader.
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