Food Pantry Specialist Lei Schaecher makes a difference in the lives of thousands of people served by Mission Benedict in Mt. Angel. “Lei is patient, detail-oriented, compassionate and community minded.” says Senior Program Director Lori Simpson. “She works every day...
Mission Benedict helps an average of 50-60 families each week. Due to the pandemic, food boxes are now packed in advance, and people needing clothing or household items can make appointments to ensure social distancing is possible. “We saw an increase in new...
With the New Year, most of us dream up resolutions that we strive to commit to in order to better ourselves and our overall well-being. New Year’s resolutions aren’t meant to end if we have difficulties along the way. We can use resolutions as tools to...