11/14/2025
On Monday, November 3, four ACCE students volunteered to assist with serving lunch at the First United Methodist Church in Pearisburg as a gesture of appreciation for the church’s continued service to our community. Students, church members, and county employees all enjoyed a meal together in fellowship.
During the meal, Alan and Debbie Leet, two of the key organizers behind the Senior Meal Distribution, delivered a heartfelt and inspiring speech accompanied by a slide presentation highlighting the program’s growth and development. After their presentation and thanks one of our own ACCE Students, Abby McCoy, spoke about her experiences with the Senior Food Distribution projects. After the anecdotal stories, Chris McKlarney, Giles County’s Administrator, offered a thoughtful and appreciative speech recognizing the church’s contributions and the importance of their ongoing efforts. After the event, the church also graciously provided parting gifts for attendees.
Overall, the event was a tremendous success and deeply rewarding. We are grateful for our continued partnership with the First United Methodist Church on the Senior Meal Distribution program and the many other projects they generously invite us to support.
The following ACCE students participated in this event: Abigail Perkins, Brooklyn Lucas, Shawn Isom, and Emma Snyder.