WIESBADEN, Germany - Wiesbaden military community members were definitely in the holiday spirit Oct. 25 as they gave generously during Make a Difference Day.
Organized by Army Community Service's Earl McFarland, the holiday food drive outside the Wiesbaden Commissary gathered supplies for ACS's new Holiday Food Bank, which opened Nov. 3.
"This year we decided to have a community food bank," McFarland said, thanking the volunteers who supported the event and community members for helping stock the shelves of the food bank. "We've been getting a lot of donations."
Lana Lanell and Abi Heiges, Scouts with Brownie Troop 86, made sure commissary patrons were informed about the drive, handing out lists of items needed.
"We like to donate stuff to people who don't have it," said Lanell.
Members of 1st Battalion, 214th Aviation Regiment, were also hand to help make a difference.
"We're trying to get people in our unit involved in the local community -- whether it's on post or out on the local economy," said Capt. Sean Clement, 1-214th Aviation. "A couple of my Soldiers came with me today to see what we could do to help."
Clement added that volunteering to help in the community is part of living up to the unit's motto -- "Never Satisfied."
After several hours the hard-working volunteers carted away several car loads of packaged goods, cans and other items.
McFarland said people still interested in making donations can bring non-expired items to ACS anytime during normal hours of operation. Those needing food items are also welcome to stop by to pick what they need, he said.
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