Gothenburg Shares - Food Baskets

The Gothenburg Shares program is a cooperative effort between the local Rotary Club, Pony Express Foundation, school district, law enforcement agencies, local newspaper and all of the residents of Gothenburg. Founded in 1986, the goal of the Gothenburg Shares program is to bolster the food cupboards of deserving individuals and families around the holidays. Recipients are identified and suggested by the Gothenburg Police Department and Gothenburg Public Schools, as these entities often get a more intimate understanding of which people or families may be suffering from hardship. Each recipient receives a box of food weighing upwards of 60 pounds. These boxes will contain an entire turkey or ham along with all the fixings, including a combination of canned and fresh fruits and vegetables. The intent is to not only provide a more substantial holiday meal, but also to alleviate some of the financial stress that often accompanies the gift giving season