If you eat, you're eligible. A regional branch of the program located in Fairmont is called Tri-State Share. Blakely said it's part of a national food share program that originated in San Diego. In exchange, they donate two hours of work each month. That's the tone of the times right now.
Society wants people to do something in return for assistance.
Morgantown's Vision 2000 coordinated the forum. As a result of that meeting, committees were formed to tackle such issues as food, transportation and employment. Suzanne Smart, co-chair of the meeting, is also thrilled to see the food share program. Smart said she believes people would prefer to get food this way, instead of standing in line at a soup kitchen. She would like to see that change.