Episode 17 - Interview with Kimberly Igel - The Church at Hemlock Farms Second Harvest Food Pantry

Giving Heart Beat podcast Episode 17 features an in-depth interview with Kimberly Igel, Director of The Church at Hemlock Farms Second Harvest Food Pantry, located in the Pocono Mountains of Lords Valley, Pennsylvania. Kim explains how she got involved with the mission of helping families experiencing food insecurity after joining The Church at Hemlock Farms and  learning of the problem. She was encouraged to align and train with Second Harvest Food Bank and for two years has been orchestrating successful food distribution events monthly to serve a growing number of families in need. Kim describes her passion to help others that was sparked by her own family receiving loving assistance and acts of kindness they so desperately needed to get through an extremely difficult health crisis.Kim talks about the benefits of aligning with Second Harvest Food Bank to ensure proper safe food handling measures are in place, and that standards for providing compassionate service are established. She also discusses the critical importance of empathy and grace and how connecting with families on a personal level strengthens community bonds, which benefits everyone.The Church at Hemlock Farms 570-775-6787Mailing Address: 1493 Hemlock Farms, Hawley, PA 18428Physical Address: 98 Willow Drive, Lords Valley, PA [email protected] -- Tell us about your passion project!!Click here for link to podcast merch!!Click here to purchase my book!