Church program offers wood to needyPiles of freshly split wood towered above enthusiastic volunteers on a recent Saturday morning as they filled truckloads of firewood to deliver to those in need around the area.
Scores of young people worked alongside more seasoned veterans as the Wood for Warmth program, sponsored by Trinity Episcopal Church of Rocky Mount and St. Peter's Episcopal Church of Callaway, carried out its weekly volunteer effort.
Volunteers of all ages pitched in to help.
"In addition to the benefits clients receive, it's also a wonderful equalizer with young and old working side by side," said John Gardner, Trinity's co-rector. "You have people who need the wood themselves interacting with real estate moguls or doctors. And it's a great way for new church members to get to know each other and blend into the community."
There are currently 23 members of the "Wood Crew," who are called upon when they are available. Several volunteers gather during the week to cut and split firewood in order to get a head start on weekly Saturday deliveries.
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