Bill Melvin of the Knights of Columbus spoke to us about their incredibly active food pantry and kitchen. They have a meal carryout and delivery program that feeds more than 100 people every Wednesday afternoon. The program started as a sit-down dinner but grew so much that it could no longer fit everyone in the building. This reality led them to add a delivery program for people who cannot get out. They distribute 2,000 eggs a week and provide frozen meals for people who need additional meals during the week. The Archdiocese of Arlington donates dry foods such as cereals and canned items. The soup kitchen also supports other pantries, such as Highland Presbyterian Food Pantry and CCAP. In addition, they have a utility fund that is used to assist people who are in need of help keeping their utilities on. Fortunately, Sacred Heart School and other area schools volunteer to help as well. The Knights also build access ramps for handicapped people who would be shut-ins otherwise.

Our club has members who volunteer, and we, as a club, helped renovate their kitchen and provided a restaurant-quality freezer through a District grant. The Knights of Columbus are very well organized and serve a vital role in our community.