To the community,

Thanks to the U.S. Forest Service employees at the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, the Bread & Broth diners on May 2 enjoyed a festive Mexican dinner at St. Theresa Church’s Grace Hall.

With funds from the Forest Service employee association’s Wellness, Recreation and Morale fund, the B&B cooks prepared beef tacos, Mexican black beans and Spanish rice to celebrate the upcoming Cino de Mayo holiday.

Representing the U.S. Forest Service employees at their Adopt A Day of Nourishment dinner were Barbara Drake, acting deputy forest supervisor; Robert Guebard, timber management officer; and civil engineers Barbara Shanley, Jordan Burge and Anjanette Hoefer.

“What a rewarding experience,” remarked Drake. “Thank you for having us. We enjoyed assisting B&B in your support of the community and we look forward to being a part of this event in the future.”

Partnering with the U.S. Forest Service employees that work so hard caring for our forestlands is a real treat for the B&B volunteers. These sponsor volunteers came in ready to help and enthusiastically packed food giveaway bags, cheerfully served the diners and cleaned and stacked tables and chairs after the dinner. Thanks to the Forest Service members for their loving care of our forests and their concern for our community members.

Carol Gerard, Bread & Broth