Soledad residents surprised by an act of kindness
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION) Some Soledad residents say they have been receiving a box of food on their door step and are surprised by the unexpected act of kindness.
The Salvation Army brought their program Mobile Ministry that began in 2012 to the community of Soledad. With the help of volunteers a box of groceries was delivered to residents.
Carla Strobirdge is a resident of Soledad. She was surprised by the package waiting on her doorstep when she arrived from work last night. Carla said that no one was home when the package was left on her doorstep.
“I looked at it and I looked around, I wondered if it was for meant someone else,” said Strobridge. “But I realized that it was indeed meant for me. I just health this overwhelming feeling of gratitude.”
She saw the person drop off the box through her phone but she didn’t know what. After seeing the food she thought it would be best to regift it.
“I did post it on social media and I was able to gift the box to a family that needed it,” said Strobridge. “I am fortunate enough to be employed at the moment and I do know that many of our residents are not as fortunate. So I felt it was my duty to give it to a family that needed it.”
Maria Romero is the Captain of the Salvation Army in southern Monterey county. The new program Mobile Ministry started this week in Soledad after the office closed down. Residents would come in every week and get a box of groceries. But now they’re bringing the groceries to them. Romero said she distributed a total of 130 boxes on Tuesday and Wednesday.
“We passed through a trailer park, another lady helps me,” said Romero. “And she passes out another 40 boxes and I go to another area and sometimes with seniors.”
She noticed that people didn’t know they had an office that would distribute food. Many residents didn’t expect the package.
“We want to put our logo so people would trust us more and that this is a gesture of love,” said Romero. “And tell them that we are still here, we haven’t left. We continue to be with the community, in a different form but we are still here with you all.”
According to Hunger in Monterey County, one in three children are affected by food scarcity and 34% cannot afford food.
