An idea that just makes sense

Every once in awhile an idea comes along that’s so simple, so logical, and such good sense that you wonder why no one thought of it before.
That’s the way we feel about Promen-Aid.
A little over a year go, The Commercial Review’s Ray Cooney got to thinking.
With hundreds — maybe thousands — dropping in on the Jay County High School prom to catch a glimpse of the young people in their finery, wouldn’t it make sense to offer those folks an opportunity to give a boost to the Helping Hand Food Pantry?
And Promen-Aid was born.
Marking its second year on Saturday, the event boils down to a free-will offering of canned goods, packaged dry foods, and essentials like paper towels and toilet paper. There’s no pressure. Giving isn’t a requirement to get in the door to see the high school students on prom night.
It’s simply one of those moments when the community is doing something together and has an opportunity to make a difference.
Food pantries have never been more important for America’s rural communities.
Helping Hand, operated by Community and Family Services, serves the county as a whole. But it’s not the only pantry around. A number of churches support food pantries as well.
Anyone involved will tell you there’s never enough to fill the need. And while civic organizations, churches, scouts, and school groups help out, there’s always this nagging feeling that the shelves might suddenly become bare.
Saturday night provides a chance to help stock those shelves. A crew from The Commercial Review and The News and Sun will be on hand to accept donations, load the Graphic Printing Co.’s van, and deliver the goods to Helping Hand next week.
So enjoy the prom. Put fresh batteries in your digital camera to get some good shots of the kids. And bring something along for Promen-Aid as well.
It’s a great way to make a special occasion even more special. — J.R.[[In-content Ad]]