A semi-truck carrying 40,000 pounds of food arrived in Caldwell on Thursday morning to support families throughout the Treasure Valley, according to a news release from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The donation was produced by the church and funded by church member contributions as part of a national initiative sending 250 truckloads of food to communities across the country, the release stated. The initiative celebrates America’s upcoming 250th anniversary while highlighting volunteerism championed by JustServe.org.
The shipment will be distributed to four local organizations: The Salvation Army Caldwell, Advocates Against Family Violence, Caldwell School District Food Pantry and Caldwell Housing Authority, according to the release…