Picture this… you walk out of a routine doctor appointment with an unexpected diagnosis of prostate cancer. Shortly after undergoing treatment for the cancer your kidneys start shutting down and you’re immediately put on dialysis three times per week. You’re far too weak to work, let alone walk to the mailbox or drive. In the midst of all of these new found health problems, your food stamp allotment is cut 75%. Bills are still coming in, health care costs are mounting and rent is still due.
This short synopsis is the journey that Hillery has been navigating this past year. We met this remarkable man at one of our agency partner locations last week and were in awe of his positive spirit. He spoke with eloquence about his appreciation for food assistance and how blessed he is to live close enough to walk to retrieve food when he’s able. Hillery’s story is all too common for so many of our clients. The ups and downs of life bring about situations where a helping hand goes an incredibly long way. Hillery made it clear that without food assistance, he wouldn’t be able to make it right now.
Every dollar donated to FBR provides four meals for our neighbors. Thank you for providing hope for Hillery and so many others walking a similar path.