Volunteers assemble 25,000 meals

Volunteers with the Bailey’s Crossroads Rotary Club and Bailey’s Crossroads Host Lions Club are donating 25,000 meals to local students and food pantries., reports Rotary spokesperson Polly Rosenstein.

In the past, the two organizations assembled meals in person at the Moose Lodge in Bailey’s Crossroads. This year, club members are packaging the meals at home.

The meals will be distributed to Bailey’s, Bailey’s Upper, Glen Forest, and Parklawn elementary schools Jan. 24 or 25.

The packages contain rice, beans, soy protein, seasonings, and a vitamin packet. The ingredients are from the Outreach Program.

The Bailey’s Crossroads Rotary Club; the Northeast Region, Zone A Lions Clubs (Arlington Host, Arlington South, and Bailey’s Crossroads); and the Lions of Virginia Foundation contributed funds to pay for the supplies.