Community facility would benefit us all

With the end of the growing season and the harvest in many are canning the fruits of their labors — difficult for many with limited resources, electricity, small kitchens and supplies. 

Wouldn’t it be nice to help ourselves as a community to build, buy, rent, or donate a building to be used as a community canning center, equipped with work tables, stoves, and canning supplies. Even volunteers to help those with limited know-how. Locally-grown veggies, fruit and preserves help many survive throughout the year. The food bank could also benefit from such a facility. 

Logistics, scheduling, cleaning, and supplies would have to be addressed once such a facility is made available.

Who would be interested in using such a facility? What business, club, organization or individual would be interested in putting this together?

This kind of facility exists in many cities and towns across the country. Why not here?

GEORGE H. HEPBURN JR.

Sandpoint