We were very encouraged and thank God for the large turnout we had at our pledge night on October 29. It was wonderful to see so many supporters and friends that evening. Many we haven't seen for almost a year; not since the time we were last in production on Industrial Avenue. There were a number who had traveled several hours to attend the event that evening. The support by way of donations and pledges since that evening has given the Board of Directors of the Prairie Gleaners the confidence to know we can resume food aid production in the new facility. We have signed a lease for one year and will make efforts to raise the funds to actually purchase the property for $350,000 - (building, equipment, on 7 acres) as soon as possible. Thank you everyone.

As of December 1 our lease became effective at the new facility. Some preparation work was completed by a few volunteers over the past few weeks, before the snow arrived. A fence went up around the dugout, corrals were removed, a new water line was trenched to the building, and signs were made to be displayed at highways # 3 and # 120.