Food Donation Comes Just In Time

January 5, 2010 — Oswego resident and Sterling Renaissance Festival Owner Doug Waterbury recently donated over $10,000 worth of food products to the Oswego Salvation Army this past holiday season.

According to Oswego Salvation Army Major Corinne Hayes, the food was distributed very quickly upon receipt as a result of an increased community need this year.

“His timing was perfect,” said Hayes. “Our requests for food have seen a tremendous increase and our holiday food donations were down almost 90% from last year, so Mr. Waterbury’s donation was an answer to our prayer,” said Hayes.    

The Waterbury food donation consisted of meats, seafood, potatoes, breads, and desserts.

The Oswego Salvation Army provided Christmas presents and Christmas dinners for over 300 families in 2009, which was double that of 2008.

Shown pictured are Major Corinne Hayes, Oswego Salvation Army; Doug Waterbury; Mercedes Niess, Oswego Salvation Army Advisory Board Member; and Paul Santore; Oswego Salvation Army Advisory Board Member.

The Oswego Salvation Army is part of the International Salvation Army organization, which is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. The local citadel provides food, education, services and spiritual support to the local community.

Anyone interested in information about programs or serving as a volunteer at the Oswego Salvation Army can please call (315) 343-6491. For additional information on making a contribution to the campaign call (315) 216-4161.