For nearly 50 years, the Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank has been helping those in need.
The agency will mark 50 years of service on July 1, and plans a year-long celebration. To kick off a year-long celebration, the food bank has partnered with the Smoky Hill Museum to showcase its history and accomplishments over the years.
Since 1971, the Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank has strived to meet the needs of those in Saline County with dignity and respect, primarily offering food and financial assistance. The display reflects the Food Bank’s anniversary theme: Filling Pantries….Filling Lives, and will be open to visitors now through the end of July.
Food bank Executive Director Karen Couch said, “We are so delighted to have this opportunity to share the story of our agency and give the community the chance to celebrate this milestone with us. It’s an exciting time at the food bank. We are grateful to the museum staff and our friends at Fili Creative for collaborating with us to bring this display to fruition.”
For more information about Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank, visit salinafood.org. The Smoky Hill Museum is located at 211 W. Iron Avenue and is open Tuesdays-Fridays 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m.