Kentucky Grandparents are Thankful for Groceries

Retirees JR and his wife Wanda are rearing their two grandsons. At nine and thirteen, these growing boys have healthy appetites. But lately the couple’s financial resources have been shrinking. They didn’t know how they could continue to provide nutritious meals until they received assistance from an Operation Blessing partner. You can help feed hungry Americans by choosing Gift #1 in the Holiday Catalog!

When JR needed surgery, the family really had to cut corners. To make matters worse, JR’s social security check was cut when Medicare premiums increased. There were no more corners to cut off of their budget. Desperate, Wanda went to In His Steps ministry for help.

Located in Murray, Kentucky, In His Steps is one of our ministry partners. Leaders Bob and Allison Howorka filled Wanda’s trunk with bags of groceries and hygiene items. This act of kindness freed up enough money to pay for gas and medical bills. JR commented, “It was a God-send to have some help when it was really needed until things got better for us.”

Every month, 5,500-6,000 hungry people receive groceries from In His Steps. Operation Blessing delivers truck loads of food to them. Bill and Allison’s team of volunteers then distribute it throughout their network of 15-20 organizations located in western Kentucky and Tennessee. They also give groceries to families during a weekly food distribution. “We are certainly grateful for everything that OBI does for us,” expressed Allison.