THANKSGIVING BOX PROGRAM DISCLAIMER
Families signed up to receive a Thanksgiving Box must pick up their food box on the designated distribution day and between the hours specified. Food boxes not picked up by closing time on distribution day will be forfeited and given to another family in Greene County needing this assistance.
Thanksgiving Box recipients are responsible for accurate contact information and keeping their phones active in case GRACE needs to contact the family for additional information. GRACE’s inability to contact you may result in your requests not being honored.
If you are requesting that your box be delivered, please make sure that you will be home during the time that has been arranged for your box to be dropped off at your home.
If you designate someone else to pick up your box, that person must bring your family card, their ID and a letter signed by you authorizing them to pick up your box; otherwise, the food box will not be released to them. The person picking up your box will be asked to show their ID. If someone else picks up your food box on your behalf, GRACE does not guarantee that the box contents you receive are the same as those give to your authorized pick-up person.
GRACE has asked you to provide us with some information that we would like to explain:
1. Your picture ID (usually your driver’s license) helps our volunteers verify that you are who you say you are and that you live in Greene County. If your address is not correct on your driver’s license, or does not show your current physical address, please present other proof of your address (e.g., electric bill with your name and address).
2. We have asked that you bring proof of your income. Income includes pay stubs from jobs, child support/alimony, TANF, disability award letters, Social Security award letters, etc. Your income must not exceed 200% of the Continental United States poverty guidelines.
3. If you have no personal income and someone else pays all your bills, you MUST present a written signed statement from that person specifying which expenses they pay for your and how much. The income level should be sufficient to cover your monthly expenses.
All boxes of food are filled by sponsors from churches, businesses, schools, civic groups, and individuals all over the county. For this reason, the food items inside the boxes will vary. GRACE has requested that boxes be filled with items for a complete Thanksgiving meal, but cannot guarantee that the items you receive will be to your liking. Please remember that our sponsors do have a genuine interest in helping families in our community.
GRACE’s goal is to offer this assistance in hopes that you and your family will enjoy a traditional style Thanksgiving meal in the comfort of your home.
I understand the terms of this registration form and have received a copy of the above disclaimer.