Jamestown Ministerial Alliance Gives Away School Supplies

Many students could get plenty of supplies at the Jamestown Ministerial Alliance School Supply Giveaway held Saturday, Aug. 6, at the Jamestown Shelter House.

Many students could get plenty of supplies at the Jamestown Ministerial Alliance School Supply Giveaway held Saturday, Aug. 6, at the Jamestown Shelter House. Photo by John Inman.

By John Inman

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Students from the Jamestown area flocked to the Jamestown Shelter House as the Ministerial Alliance provided free school supplies Saturday, Aug. 6. Supplies given away included paper, pens, pencils, scissors, glue sticks, highlighters, markers, folders, book bags, paper towels, hand sanitizer and wipes among others. Chips and drinks were also provided along with the King James translation of the Bible.

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Photo by John Inman

Ethan, left, and Ross Gerlach enjoy free drinks after getting free school supplies both provided by the Jamestown Ministerial Alliance.

Debbie Gerlach is a Jamestown resident and said she thinks, "it is a wonderful support system for the parents and for the community."

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Photo by John Inman

New Hope Baptist Church Pastor Josh Crider welcomes those present and prays over the school supply giveaway.

For more of this story check out the Aug. 10 issue of the California Democrat.

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