Bishop Renato joins the crowd who welcomed him to the Lord's Food Bank.
The festive day arrived and many of our volunteers, the people we serve, and the children from our Montessori school came to greet Bishop Renato. Waving yellow and white balloons, we all lined the dirt driveway that leads into the Food Bank property. The bishop got out of his car and joined us as we processed along. We stopped at each of the buildings so he could get a tour of the medical and dental clinics, the classrooms, the warehouse where we store groceries and supplies, and finally the kitchen/dining area. The cooks had prepared a nice meal which was served to everyone and then the schoolchildren performed some delightful songs that they had been practicing for this special event. We also showed a video of how Fr. Thomas started the Food Bank and other ministries back in the 1970’s.
The bishop touring the pharmacy at the medical clinic.
The bishop was so happy and told us, “I have heard many good things about what you do here. I am so glad to now see it for myself.” Before he left he handed out bags of candy to the children then blessed all of us and promised his help and prayers. “Thank you for your faithful service to the Lord and to His beloved poor!” he said as he waved goodbye. The children ran after the car cheering and singing their farewell.