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Storehouse WV is looking to expand their outreach. It is great to have items in the Storehouse that groups can come and pick up, but sometimes those in need simply do not have the resources to come and transport the items they need. In addition when donors wish to give items we often must pick them up. In order to do this we currently have to use a personal vehicle, which only holds a limited amount or we have to rent a truck.

An opportunity has been made available to the Storehouse to purchase a 24’ box truck that would allow us to make those deliveries and pick-ups. Having this truck will allow us to respond immediately to a need or an opportunity. The Board of Directors has conditionally approved the purchase…if we can raise the money. To purchase the truck and cover insurance and expenses we need to raise $4,000.

We have already received some help toward our goal. We recently received a grant from a group called Americans Helping Americans ® . Part of the grant, $1,000, is to help cover the cost of taking product into the communities of West Virginia. Our plan is to apply this money toward the cost of the truck, which means that we only need to raise an additional $3,000.

If you would like to help Storehouse WV acquire this truck please complete and return the response section of the newsletter. We will also be looking for volunteers to be available to drive the truck. A CDL license is not required, but experience and a good driving record are important.

Our goal is to help West Virginians in need through the work of churches and non-profit organizations. As Executive Director one of the hardest conversations I have had was with a group in McDowell County. McDowell County is ranked 55 out of 55 as West Virginia’s poorest county. I had been introduced to a group in the county that was working with the poorest of the poor. The group could really use the items that the Storehouse has to offer, but they cannot afford the gas to come pick them up. This group has been able to make one trip to the Storehouse, but we would like to be able to do more for them and other groups like theirs. We are hoping and praying that you will help us!