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Local groups announce food pantry, Restoring Hope armory acquisition and upcoming fundraisers
Summary
Community members reported new and expanded services: Restoring Hope says it now owns the armory building and plans a demolition-derby fundraiser; Free Methodist and Ambia Methodist will run a food pantry on the first and third Saturdays; Rotary announced a March 15 breakfast. A resident raised concerns about an emergency-only 'No Parking' sign at nearby apartments.
Several community organizations used the Feb. 11 Boswell meeting’s public-comment period to share announcements and make requests.
Christina Loveless said Restoring Hope is now operating in Benton County and that the armory building is officially Restoring Hope’s; the group is working to set up a demolition-derby fundraiser. Loveless relayed those organizational developments during public comment.
Catherine Baker urged residents to participate in the Indiana Housing and Community Development survey, saying responses could help the community compete for housing grants. Hector Alvarez spoke about a 'No Parking' sign at nearby apartments that is designated for emergency personnel only and asked that the issue be noted.
Bethany Abott, a minister from Free Methodist, said Free Methodist and Ambia Methodist are partnering to establish a food pantry to serve Ambia and Boswell; the pantry will operate the first and third Saturdays of each month or by request. Deb Wesley, representing the Rotary, announced a sausage, biscuit-and-gravy breakfast fundraiser on Saturday, March 15, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Community Center (free-will donations accepted).
The minutes record these announcements and requests but do not attach supporting documents, fundraising permits, or formal follow-up tasks.
