Jose is a residential and commercial electrician, but he put his work on hold to care for his wife, Maria, when she became ill.
Maria fought Parkinson’s for five long years with Jose at her side. “When she was diagnosed, she could not leave home,” Jose says.
Their church rallied to help the couple, and for help with food Jose began visiting the Mission Northeast food pantry, a Montgomery County Food Bank partner agency. “I love the chicken, beans, rice, coffee and treats like cookies,” he says.
Maria passed away in September 2021 and since then, Jose who is now 72, works part time as an electrician. “I was home for so long taking care of my wife that it has been hard to get back out and work full time,” he says. “I don’t let my age stop me from trying.”
When Jose needs help accessing fresh fruit and vegetables, lean meats and other staples, it’s a huge comfort to know he can count on friends like you to help Montgomery County Food Bank stock our partner pantries’ shelves. “When I receive food, I always pray for those that donate,” he says with a smile.
Thank you for sharing food and hope with children, seniors and families like Jose through your partnership with Montgomery County Food Bank!
ABOUT MONTGOMERY COUNTY FOOD BANK
Montgomery County Food Bank is a nonprofit hunger relief organization dedicated to uniting the community to fight hunger. Montgomery County Food Bank provides meals to families, seniors and children who lack access to wholesome nourishing food through a network of 80+ partner agencies, local school districts and community partners. Through partnerships with local retailers and wholesalers, Montgomery County Food Bank receives and purposefully distributes donated and surplus food. True to its mission, Montgomery County Food Bank works alongside volunteers, corporate and community partners, and nonprofit agencies to build a community where everyone has access to sufficient, nutritious food.
Montgomery County Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, partner of Houston Food Bank, member of Feeding Texas and distribution partner of Feeding America.
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