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Brighten aLifeand illuminate a soul this Holiday Season

ear Friend,

08 has been as difficult a year as I can remember.as prices soared, while the economy dwindled.

ant closings, layoffs, and cutbacks have lead tomilies losing their financial footing and slippingwn the hunger slopes. This year weve seen donors

ho have been faithful in their support of the Foodank suddenly in need of food assistance themselves.eve heard of a cancer patient fighting through

covery, but concerned only with mounting billshausting her money to feed her family. The elderlyk of the struggle of choosing between expensiveedicines or full plates.

hese stories are real and taking place in our ownckyards. But you can make a difference!

righten a Life this holiday season

by giving the gift of hope.

our generous gift to the Southwestern Virginia

cond Harvest Food Bank will secure desperatelyeded meals for the approximately 100,000 hungryighbors we provide food for each month. Forery $1.00 you donate we will provide $6.00 worth

food to the elderly, children, and families whoould otherwise experience hunger this holidayason. This could be the simplest yet most impactfulft you give.

hank you, and the thousands who will be fedrough your generosity thank you, from the depths

our hearts.

ery Sincerely,

mela Irvine, President & CEO

uthwestern Virginia Second Harvest Food Bank

Donations can conveniently and securely be made through "click and pledge." Visit our website at www.swvafoodbank.com

I want to give the gift of hope this holiday season. Enclosed is my gift of:

__$500__$250 __$100__$50 I prefer to give $_____Please Print Name:______________________________________________________________________________________

(Please print clearly)Email:______________________________________Phone:____________________________________________________(optional)

_____I have enclosed my check or money order made payable to the SWVA Second Harvest Food Bank

Credit Card/Debit Card Gift(s)

_____I prefer to use my: _____Visa _____MasterCard _____American Express

(minimum donation of $15 is requested for credit card donations due to processing fees)

Card #_____________________________Exp. Date:____/_____/_____Signature:__________________________

See back for special honorarium and memorial opportunit

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Appalachian Branch

P.O. Box 2579

Abingdon, VA 24212(276) 628-9266

Alleghany Highlands Branch

P.O.Box 481Covington, VA 24426

(540) 962-6328

Honor someone you love thisholiday season with a gift toBrighten a Life.

st year over 4,000 lights twinkled on our Tree of Hope, honoring your

ved ones and representing your support of our neighbors and friends

uggling with hunger. Due to the overwhelming response last year and

s years increase in need, we have set a goal to light five of the majes-

pines that stand in front of the Food Bank as a beacon of hope during

e holiday season.

the holiday spirit of celebration, compassion and sharing, you are

ain invited to view our Trees of Hope at the Southwestern Virginia

cond Harvest Food Bank, 1025 Electric Road, Salem.

ease help light the Trees of Hope by making a contribution of $100 or

ore in honor or in memory of a special friend or loved one. Your tax-

ductible gift will help SWVA Second Harvest Food Bank provide

tritious food to hungry children and adults in our community.

Brighten a Life gift is a wonderful way to recognize family, friends,

ighbors, co-workers, teachers, and others during the holiday season.

e will acknowledge your gift and notify the person or family you are

membering with a beautiful seasonal card featuring a lovely painting

nated by local artist Tracy Budd.

l donations received before November 21 will be printed in the

ighten A Life lighting ceremony program held on December 2nd

8:00 pm.

onorees will also be recognized on our website and in the next

ood for Thoughtnewsletter. Please notify us if you prefer no listing.

Brighten A Life by honoring or remembering a loved one with a

nation today, simply complete the form below.

Order Form:Note: If you have more than one Memorial or Honorarium, this form may be duplicated.Make check payable to: SWVA Second Harvest Food Bank Brighten A Life Mail to: 1025 Electric Rd. Salem, VA 24153.

ease send Thank-you card to:

onor's Name (s):____________________________________________________Phone:______________________________

ddress:________________________________________________City:____________________State:_______Zip:_________

My donation of $_________to SWVA Second Harvest Food Bank is enclosed.___In Memory of Name:__________________________________________In Honor of Name:_______________________________________

ease send Gift Notification Card to: (one card per donation please)

ame (s):_________________________________________________________Phone:_________________________

ddress:________________________________________________City:____________________State:_______Zip:_________

Salem Branch

1025 Electric RoadSalem, VA 24153(540) 342-3011

Brighten aLifeand illuminate a soul this Holiday Season

Financial donation questions?Call Amy Milberger @ 540-342-3011 ex 26 Food donation questions?Call Kitty Tabor @ 540-342-3011 ex 1