Gospel Rescue Mission Food Drive

Dr. Brian Gilbert (left) present Bill Wheeler of
the Gospel Rescue Mission 297 pounds of
non-perishable foods and $1,125, the results
of a drive to support the non-profit agency.

The totals are in for the Bright Star Dental food drive benefitting Gospel Rescue Mission. Patients, staff and the public donated 297 pounds of food in the month-long drive that will be used to create food boxes and feed the hungry at the mission. In addition, $1,125 in cash was donated to help with other needs at the shelter.

Dr. Brian Gilbert, owner of Bright Star Dental, said, “It was amazing. We just put the word out and people began bringing in food and cash. We’re so glad to be able to play a part in supporting Gospel Rescue Mission.”

In 2010, Bright Star Dental held a silent art auction and food drive, with all proceeds going to Gospel Rescue Mission.

Bill Wheeler, the executive director of Gospel Rescue Mission, came to Bright Star Dental to receive the donations. He was very grateful for the generosity of the public in helping them to support the needy in the community.

Gospel Rescue Mission served 39,963 meals in the first half of this year, up over 3,300 meals from the same time last year. In addition, they served 774 more hot meals in July 2011 than in 2010. The mission provides hot meals three times a day and food boxes to anyone in need.

While the Bright Star Dental food drive is now over, Gospel Rescue Mission can always use your help. Donations are gladly accepted at the facility located at 1050 W. Amador. Fresh fruits, vegetables and meats as well as non-perishable items are needed.

Bright Star Dental, located at 2010 E. Lohman in Las Cruces, also holds the annual Halloween Candy Buy Back (scheduled this year for Nov. 1 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.), Dentistry From The Heart in February, and funds scholarships for five graduating high school seniors planning to study health care.