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fall 2020
BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR
As residents of the Fall Creek neighborhood we all want a place where our home values are maintained and a to be a
place where folks around Houston and around the country would be interested in moving. With that in mind, here are a
few reminders of the little things you can do to maintain your home values as well as mine and the entire community.
CURB APPEAL
Whether you are having your home valued for a new mortgage, selling it or just want it to look its best at all times, keep in mind
that the first thing most people see is the front door and front yard. Spend some time creating an attractive entrance to the home that
won’t take a lot of time to maintain. Keeping the yard mowed regularly helps a great deal. Your home’s value as well as your neighbors
can be affected by an unkept lawn. Planting shrubs and flowers can also aid in giving your home that “I’d like to buy that one look”.
FENCING
Your fence is in an investment in both security and privacy. Keeping it maintained is your responsibility. Shared fences are the
responsibility of both neighbors. Communicate with your neighbor and hopefully share the cost of the new fencing.
Vehicle Parking
For security and curb appeals, the best place to park vehicles is in your garage. If not possible then at least in the driveway, with doors
locked and no valuables left in site. Pickup trucks should be parked with the tailgate to the garage door to help prevent tailgate theft.
Vehicles parked in the street provide a traffic hazard and possibility of children darting out from behind parked vehicles into traffic.
Commercial vehicles of all kinds are prohibited by HOA rules to parked in the neighborhood
KNOW YOUR NEIGHBORS
Get to know your neighbors. Watch out for each other’s property. If you notice something say something! If suspicious activity occurs,
report it to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office - Non-Emergency Number – (713) 221-6000 – Option 6.
Join Next Door – it’s a great resource to help you stay informed regarding Crime & Safety within Fall Creek
PETS
While walking your dog they should be on a leash. Pick up after you pet and make sure
to deposit any waste in your garbage can not a neighbor’s. A dog barking constantly is a
What’s Inside
nuisance to your neighbors, please make sure you dog has what it needs to avoid constant Yard of the Season 2
barking.
Crime Watch 3
PARTIES
While hosting a party please be aware of your guest parking. Make sure your guests do not Landscape Tips 4
block your neighbor’s drives. Obey noise ordinances. If a neighbor complains about noise,
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be friendly apologize, and then quiet down.
-Mark Hoesel Food Bank 12FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS COMMUNITY MEMBER
Homeowners Association: Spectrum
Association Management
281-343-9178
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Harris County Sheriff (Non-Emergency) COMMUNITY MANAGER:
The Fall Creek Board wants to recognize the following Community Members for
their time, talent, and expertise. Through your active participation each of you
713-221-6000 Option 6 have made a difference in our Community. Your ideas, input, and enthusiasm
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Humble Area Chamber of Commerce
281-446-2128 conclusion.
Humble Post Office YARD OF THE SEASON
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solution than have to send multiple letters to seemingly no effect. Please
scary and ghostly Halloween Spooktacular yard! Winners will be chosen from
832-490-7600 feel free to contact our office anytime to share any questions, concerns or
each of our 27 Fall Creek villages and will be proudly presented a “Yard of the
WCID #96: Residential Recycling and Refuse of Texas comments you would like to address. We love to hear from our residents!
Season” sign to place in their front yard for all to enjoy! The following Yard of
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the Season contest will be the Winter Wonder Land with the judging taking
Water/WCID #49 TNG Utility Corp.
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in December. Please visit www.FallCreekHouston.com for upcoming
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contest dates.
#49 Trash Pick-up: Aggressive Waste Disposal
713-631-1900
- Fall Creek Community HOA Manager
Phone, Internet, Cable: AT&T
800-464-7928
Phone, Internet, Cable: Comcast
713-462-1900
Golf Club of Houston STREETLIGHTWINNING HARRIS
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The Clubhouse at Fall Creek OUT? VACATION WATCH
OPEN TICKETS , Shawna Needham
281-458-8000 Utilize HCSO’s
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her award fromWatch
Contact Centerpoint Energy for repair
Deceased Animals Pick-up on streets in Fall Creek of streetlights that are not working: Program when away for an
Fall Creek’s Janie Morris (center) and
281-353-8424 713.207.2222 phone, 713.207.9760 extended time. Visit https://
Ben fax
Bates, Shell Oil employee and
or www.centerpointenergy.com/outage www.harriscountyso.org/
Shell Houston Open volunteer. Fall
To Advertise in this newsletter, Programs/programs_
Creek holds regular contests for prizes
contact David Smith at vacationwatch.aspx for more
Pamela Printing: on Facebook. Become a fan today
information.
281-240-1313 and you might be our next winner!
david@pamelaprinting.com
PG 2 | FALL 2020
SPRING 2011 FALL CREEKCRIME WATCH TIPS & INFORMATION
As suggested by your Fall Creek Crime Watch Committee
Call 911 for any crime IN PROGRESS
Call Harris County Sheriffs Office Non-Emergency Phone Number (713} 221-6000- Option 6 to report any suspicious activity
Secure Your Car house to illuminate areas that normally have no lighting
• Lock cars & engage anti-theft alarm system- A_s long as • Clearly mark your street number on your home or curb so you
criminals keep finding easy targets {unlocked cars), they’ll keep can easily be located in case of an emergency
coming back. Be Aware & Know Your Neighbors
• Park in a locked garage or your driveway- Cars parked on street • As neighbors, we all have a vested interest in securing and
make easier targets. maintaining our homes - IF YOU NOTICE SOMETHING, SAY
• Hide valuables/garage door opener from sight or remove them SOMETHING! •
from your car altogether • Be aware of suspicious people/cars in your neighborhood -
Don’t leave valuables in car overnight. anything you may not recognize
• Consider wheel locks- Wheels/tires are·typicaiJy stolen from • Be aware of suspicious people/cars following you home - from
larger’vehicles {trucks & SUVs) that are parked in driveway due bank, from shopping or commuting from work
to size. • Establish and build those relationships with your neighbors-
Secure Your Home Swap phone numbers so you can contact each other if you see
• Lock all doors and windows & engage home alarm system a problem
Add glass break sensors to detect entry through windows/ • Join Nextdoor- it is a great resource to help you stay informed
doors without alarm sensors regarding Crime & Safety within Fall Creek. You can sign-up
• Coordinate a Distress Code with your alarm company- A for specific neighborhoods & also join groups specific to your
Distress Code silences the alarm, but a call still go:s out to law interests and/or Fall Creek village. This is primarily where the
enforcement, with 911 priority CWC & Block
• Consider installing a Ring doorbell {ring.com) to monitor front • Captains distribute information. (At a minimum; consider
door traffic from your phone activating “Urgent Alerts” to receive an immediate text in the
• Reinforce doors event there is a major incident within Fall Creek.)
Replace your 1” screws with 3” screws that go into the studs General Home Safety
at the plate and hinges • Establish/communicate a fire escape plan for your family &
Invest in quality deadbolts or swap out dead bolt locks with ensure maintained fire extinguishers are readily available within
key bolt the home
• Make it look like someone is always home • Never leave extra keys in expected places - under the doormat
Open windows blinds during the day (but close them at night) and in the flowerpot next to the door a~e not smart hiding
Use timers for indoor lighting- vary the on/offtimes in different places
rooms • Unload and lock away firearms, and any other weapons
• Record Serial Numbers • Keep medications and chemicals safely out of reach of children
Your items can’t be returned to you unless you’ve got a record • If you have a pool, keep it locked down or fenced in when not in
of what you own. use
Take pictures, especially of Serial Numbers, and store on a Local Numbers & Resources
thumb drive kept somewhere safe. • HCSO Non-Emergency - (713) 221-6000- Option 6
Landscaping & lighting • Eastex Freeway Volunteer Fire Dept - (281) 847-3300
• Pick up newspapers in yard and business cards/fliers from front • Statewide Animal Control - Contact Paul at 713-417-7920
door • Report Street Light outages- (713) 207-2222
• Consider how your landscaping can deter or help criminals. Be sure to capture the number on the pole before reporting
Cut large bushes/trees that provide unnoticed access to • Stay up to date with what’s going on in Fall Creek via www.
your home fallcreeklife.com
Keep bushes in front of windows trimmed below window • Utilize HCSO’s Vacation Watch Program when away for an
pane extended time .
Thorny rose bushes in front of windows can deter a criminal Visit https://www .ha rriscou ntyso.org/Progra ms/progra ms
• Lock gates to backyard using pad locks (to prevent easy entry) vacationwatch.aspx or caII (281) 446-9155 for more information.
• Turn your porch lights and driveway lights on at night- Use a If you would like to participate in the CWC or simply learn
timer to ensure lights are on even when you’re not at home or more about the Crime Watch Committee, please email
consider dusk to dawn sensor lighting fallcreekcrimewatch@qmail.com.
• Install motion activated flood lights in the rear and sides of the
FALL CREEK FALL 2020 | PG 3LANDSCAPING TIPS
OCTOBER
OCTOBER
• Fertilize - Fertilizing is a must to strengthen the lawn’s root system and store nutrients needed
• in the winter
Fertilize monthsisahead.
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months. For an even distribution, spreaders offer a quick and convenient
LANDSCAPING TIPS
fertilizing solution.
• Prune - Cutting dead or weakened tree branches will keep them from falling and damaging your
• — or your
Prune neighbor’s
- Cutting dead or—weakened
property, especially
tree branchesas winter weather
will keep themsetsfromit.falling
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light
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— property, heavieraswork
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it. Garden requires
shears are afine for
chainsaw. When using a chainsaw for yard work, make sure the chain
light pruning or trimming hedges, but heavier work such as storm cleanup often requires is sharp, as dull chainsaws
a
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chainsaw. moreusing
difficult.
a chainsaw for yard work, make sure the chain is sharp, as dull chainsaws
make work more difficult.
• Rake - When raking fallen leaves, opt for a lightweight plastic rake, which glides more easily on
• grass -than
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budding
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across andYou
the yard. foster disease.
should also clear plant beds of dead foliage, which can smother
budding greenery and foster disease.
NOVEMBER
NOVEMBER
• Christmas Decorating – If this is something you plan to do in the outdoors this month remember
• to check for
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to check for insect or disease problems that may still be hanging around while you are hanging and adjust the
headsdecorations!
your accordingly.Also check for irrigation that could be spraying on the décor and adjust the
heads accordingly.
• Tool Time – Now is the time to maintain that equipment; clean soil and mud off of shovels,
• rakesTime
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ahead. Motorized equipment would appreciate an oil change, lube and
sharpening and adds longevity to your investment.
• Fall Seasonal Color – November is a good time to plant seasonal color. This will give your beds
• some
Fall great color
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DECEMBER
DECEMBER
• Watering - Over watering needs to be avoided, if you have automatic irrigation, remember to
• make seasonal
Watering - Overadjustments
watering needsand reduce the frequencies.
to be avoided, if you haveOver watering
automatic can leadremember
irrigation, to fungal to
problems.
make Conversely
seasonal do notand
adjustments let reduce
the landscape become too
the frequencies. drywatering
Over or wintercan damage
lead tofrom lower
fungal
temperatures can cause die back as well.
problems. Conversely do not let the landscape become too dry or winter damage from lower
temperatures can cause die back as well.
• Christmas Tree - Your Christmas tree needs some TLC when you get it home. If the base of the
• trunk is yellow
Christmas Treeor brown
- Your make a tree
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cut tosome
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• New Trees
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and fill the iswater
a great time
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prolong if you need to do a replacement or addition. The
its beauty.
• tree can get acclimated and start becoming established
New Trees - This is a great time to plant trees if you need prior to athe
to do hot weather
replacement or returning.
addition. The
tree can get acclimated and start becoming established prior to the hot weather returning.
PG 4 | FALL 2020 FALL CREEKChef Moses C. Cruz Shares a Delicious Holiday Recipe With Us
BAKED APPLE WITH CARAMEL
6 medium baking apples *
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp grated nutmeg
1/3 cup dried cranberries (craisins or raisins)
3 Tbsp unsalted butter
1/4 cup walnuts finely chopped, optional
1 cup hot water
Preheat oven to 375˚F. In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon and 1/8 tsp nutmeg and stir
with a fork. Stir in 1/3 cup dried cranberries and set aside.
Wash and core the apples using a melon baller, or small paring knife, leaving base intact to keep the filling in - don’t
cut all the way through! Place apples in casserole dish just big enough to hold apples without touching.
Divide the filling evenly between apples. Top each stuffed apple with 1/2 Tbsp butter, top with walnuts if using and
sprinkle with any remaining cinnamon mixture.
Pour 1 cup hot water into the casserole dish and bake at 375˚F for 15-20 minutes or until apples are soft (but not
mushy). Baking time can vary by the type and size of apples you are using.
Note:
Apples should be firm, crisp and tart. Great apple options for this recipe include Rome Beauty, McIntosh, Jonagold,
Fuji, Granny Smith, Golden Delicious or even Braeburn.
Caramel Sauce
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
4 Tbsp unsalted butter *
1 tsp sea salt or to taste
1/2 cup half and half or use equal parts heavy cream and milk
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
Combine all ingredients in a small/medium saucepan and simmer over low heat, whisking constantly or until
thickened and no longer watery (10-14 min). Keep in mind it thickens more as it cools.
Serve warm, at room temperature or chilled. Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 2 weeks.
You can re-warm it slightly to make it more drizzle able.
Chef Moses C. Cruz
Executive Chef
Golf Club of Houston
FALL CREEK FALL 2020 | PG 5NEW & DIFFERENT YEAR AT FCE BUT STILL BETTER!
When Fall Creek Elementary’s new school year began amid In regards to technology, FCE purchased new coding
the coronavirus pandemic, students and staff didn’t miss a devices which further helped the school remain at the top in
beat. Everything was a success right from the start! In fact, no terms of the best technology to better facilitate meaningful
matter how the students began their 2020-21 learning journey, instruction. And we can’t forget the donations from the Fall
either via face to face (approximately 49%) or virtually (51%), Creek community and PTO! Students entered music class to
the entire student body was welcomed find that PTO donated individual music
on their first day of school with smiles, instrument kits for everyone!
excitement, and enthusiasm from teachers
Heading outside the doors of FCE,
and staff who really believed that a little
external new additions were a special
adversity wasn’t going to keep Fall Creek
treat too since outdoor learning is a
Elementary from having its best year yet!
big part of what makes FCE special.
On top of all that optimism, Fall Creek As FCE continues to look for new and
Elementary got a form of a facelift in the way of nice, yet innovative ways to inspire and foster a love for learning,
functional renovations. These renovations to the campus the outdoor areas could certainly not be forgotten. New
began over the summertime with new LVT flooring and carpet benches, including ‘buddy benches’, and picnic tables were
installed throughout the campus. In the cafeteria, the stage placed outside to further the campus vision and allow more
and steps were re-floored along with a coat of fresh paint opportunities for student exploration in nature.
adorning the walls.
Fall Creek Elementary, with the continued support of the Fall
In the library, new furniture, new technology, as well as ‘safe Creek community, made changes that not only bettered the
book circulation’ procedures (follows COVID-19 guidelines), campus but also brought a new form of excitement to the mix.
a Taker Space specials rotation, and a special upcoming In other words, FCE amazingly beat the odds associated with
mural successfully set FCE’s library apart from many other the current pandemic climate to make this school year more
elementary schools. Some other changes to the school were special than ever before.
found in the Technology Lab, where a painted green screen
wall and updated furniture added a nice touch to the space. Christy Erb, Principal
WINTER LAWN CARE TIPS
As summer begins to wind down and we enter fall, there are a few practices we need to do to prepare our yards for the winter
to come.
Raise cut height- St. Augustine grass, which is what most homeowners have, should be cut no less than 4 inches. This is
extremely important all year long but especially heading into winter as the grass needs as much leaf tissue to gather light and
store energy.
Pre-emergent- In September/October timeframe you need to make a pre-emergent herbicide application. Barricade or
Dimension are the preferred herbicides and can be purchased at any nursery.
Winterize fertilizer application- Sometimes this can be combined with the pre-emergent herbicide. If not you’ll want to do this
around the same time as your pre-emergent. This will harden off your turf and give it the necessary nutrients to get through
winter and come out strong in the Spring. A good nutrient analysis on the fertilizer bag would be a 8-0-16 or similar.
Fungicide Application- Fungicide applications needs to be made in September and October for brown patch disease control.
Hope this helps with everyone’s yards and prepares them for the harsh winter to come.
-Brian Buckner, CGCS
PG 6 | FALL 2020 FALL CREEKUPCOMING EVENTS DRIVE-IN MOVIES Saturday, October 3, 2020 Sports Complex West Entrance • Redstone View Drive Are you experiencing cabin fever? Are you ready to mingle with your friends and neighbors again? Then come out to the Fall Creek Sports Complex West Entrance for an evening of drive-in movies under the Texas stars! The Social Events Committee is excited to host this family friendly event as a safe and fun outing for residents of all ages. The double feature will showcase The Secret Life of Pets 2 at 7:00pm and Back to the Future at 9:00pm. Gates open at 6:00pm. For direct access, take Wilson Road and turn onto Redstone View Drive. Guests are welcome for one movie or both. Parking for those joining us for only the second feature will begin at approximately 8:30pm. In order to hear the movie dialogue, residents must tune their car radio or battery powered radio to a designated FM station which will be announced that evening. A battery powered radio is recommended to save your car battery. To keep your tummies full throughout the show, Nacho Monster food truck will be on-site serving up your favorite Tex-Mex finger food with all the fixings. Arrive early to get a great spot to view the movie and support this local business by purchasing dinner from them. Restrooms and hand washing stations will be available to keep guests comfortable and clean. Please bring a flashlight to use while walking outside your vehicle. Reservations are not necessary for this event but be aware that SPACE IS LIMITED. Vehicles will be parked on a first come, first served basis. Please follow instructions from staff and volunteers to park quickly and easily so we can accommodate as many guests as possible. To keep all residents safe, guests must arrive in vehicles, masks must be worn outside of vehicles at all times and social distancing must be maintained. Guests are permitted to sit outside of their vehicles but must remain within the width of their vehicle and a minimum of 6 feet from their neighbors. Thank you for your cooperation. See you at the show! FALL CREEK RISHER VIRTUAL 5K FUN RUN November 11 - 15, 2020: Anytime, Anywhere, Or... Saturday, November 14, 2020: 8am - 10am Fall Creek Clubhouse Get off the couch and hit the ground running (or walking) before the holidays sneak up on us and register for a race you can run in air conditioning or under the stars! This Virtual 5K Fun Run, hosted by The Risher Companies, may be completed anywhere, anytime between Wednesday, November 11th and Sunday, November 15th. Strolls with the family dog, pavement runs with the stroller, and treadmill jogs while watching TV are all acceptable! There is no cost to register or participate, but for $15 you will receive a traditional race t-shirt and swag bag of goodies. Whether you pay or not, all registered participants will be eligible for age category prizes (to be determined) and plenty of raffle prizes. For those that miss the in-person excitement of a road race or prefer a little bit more accountability, Saturday, November 14th from 8am – 10am is the designated time to complete your miles in person. Miles can be completed at any point between the designated hours and all finishing times are based on the honor system. A 3.1 mile course map will be provided for those starting and finishing at the Fall Creek Clubhouse. Water, snacks, and more will be waiting after you complete your miles. In person participants may not congregate and must observe social distancing before and after the race. Packet pick-up information, details for recording and posting race results, prize categories, and other information will be available soon at www.FallCreekHouston.com and www.Risher5K.com! FALL CREEK FALL 2020 | PG 7
Crime Watch Committee Hi Fall Creek Friends & Neighbors! As we start a new year, we would like to take a few minutes to reacquaint Fall Creek residents with your Crime Watch Committee, more specifically – our mission, our members & general information. The purpose of the Fall Creek Crime Watch Committee is to protect our neighborhood by • Educating neighbors on available crime prevention strategies • Encouraging neighbors to identify and report suspicious activity • Promoting social interaction between neighbors to foster strength and awareness within our community • Collaborating with Harris County Sheriff’s Office* to accomplish aforementioned objectives The CWC holds monthly meetings on the third Tuesday of every month. All residents are welcome to attend the Open Forum at the beginning of each meeting, as this is your opportunity to present any crime-related questions/concerns to the Committee. If you’re unable to attend a meeting, reach out to your village Block Captain. If you don’t know who that is, please check-out https://fallcreekhouston. com/crime-watch-committee/. Unfortunately, there are a number of villages without active representation – if you’re interested in learning more about the Crime Watch Committee or becoming a Block Captain, please reach out to fallcreekcrimewatch@gmail.com for more information. And, if you haven’t already joined Nextdoor, we encourage you to do so – it is a great resource to help you stay informed regarding Crime & Safety within Fall Creek. You can sign-up for specific neighborhoods & also join groups specific to your interests and/or Fall Creek village. This is primarily where the CWC & Block Captains distribute information. Lastly, as always, please do not hesitate to report any suspicious behavior or persons directly to the Harris County Sheriff’s Dispatch Office at 713- 221-6000, option 6. Fall Creek residents are the eyes & ears of this community! We look forward to working with you all to continue to make our neighborhood as safe & secure as possible. Stay Safe, Your Fall Creek Crime Watch Committee *The FC CWC acts as a separate and independent organization in collaboration with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. PG 8 | SPRING 2020 FALL CREEK
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Upcoming Events
November 7th 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Community Garage Sale
December 8th Fall Creek Virtual Annual Meeting – Details to come.
Food Banks
Food banks across the country are doing what they do best – feeding people in need within their communities. The Feeding America
Network is the largest hunger-relief organization in the United States, including disasters and national emergencies.
A donation goes even further than donating hard goods. Rather than paying retail prices, our network of food banks works with major
manufacturers, retailers, and farmers to secure healthy food. This means that when you donate a dollar, you’re able to put more meals
on the tables of families than if you donated food purchased at the store.
A Huge Need
For people already living paycheck-to-paycheck, COVID-19 makes life even more challenging. Many people in this situation are
already making tough choices between food and bills, or food and medicine. When hours are cut or jobs are lost completely, as they
have been recently, those choices become even more difficult. Often, families won’t have enough money to purchase a 14-day supply
of food, or don’t have enough savings to cover bills if their income is compromised. For those people, and for everyone impacted in
need of food, Feeding America’s food banks are responding every day, connecting those in need with healthy food.You can also read
