Eagle Mountain Library pantry stocked through 9/11 Day of Service food drive
The Eagle Mountain Public Library received a welcome delivery this past week as part of the community’s participation in the 9/11 National Day of Service.
Volunteers from the Silverlake Stake area organized a food drive, filling a 6-by-8 foot trailer with pantry items that will support families in need through the library’s community food pantry.
The donation included non-perishable foods, hygiene products and baby items. According to Library Director Michele Graves, the effort comes at an important time of year.
“September is when we start looking ahead to the holidays,” Graves said. “Families often feel extra strain during this season, and having this reserve means we can continue to serve them without interruption.”
The library’s pantry is a service that provides emergency food and household goods to residents who find themselves in need. Graves says the pantry has become an important extension of the library’s role in the community.
“We’re best known for books and storytime, but the library has always been about more than that,” she said. “We want to be a place where families can find support, whether that’s educational resources, internet access, or a bag of groceries when they need it.”
The food drive was organized by Melissa Mitchell, Heather Adamson, Laura Clark, and Carmen Tabilo, with participation from families across the Silverlake Stake area. The group coordinated collection efforts and delivered the trailer of goods directly to the library.
Graves expressed gratitude for the organizers and volunteers who made the donation possible.
“The generosity of our residents never ceases to amaze me,” she said. “Melissa, Heather, Laura, and Carmen went above and beyond to make this a success, and their efforts will touch many lives in our city.”
The 9/11 National Day of Service encourages acts of kindness and community service to honor the memory of those lost in the September 11, 2001 attacks. Eagle Mountain’s involvement includes a variety of service projects coordinated through JustServe and other local organizations.
Graves noted that while the food drive provided a substantial stockpile, ongoing donations are always welcomed.
More information about the Eagle Mountain Public Library’s pantry, including how to donate or access services, is available by contacting the library.