Board accepts $5,000 American Heart Association donation for community refrigeration
Surry County accepted a $5,000 donation from the American Heart Association to provide refrigeration for partner organizations to improve access to fresh food; county staff listed potential partners and the board approved acceptance by voice vote.
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County staff asked the board to formally accept a $5,000 donation from the American Heart Association to support refrigeration for community food-access partners. The administrator said the funds would support refrigeration partnerships with local groups, social services and faith-based organizations so the county can distribute fresh produce and other perishable food.
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