Real generosity

The generosity of Baker City’s people has proved to be recession-proof.

The past 18 months have been challenging here.

Gas prices have stayed high.

So have unemployment rates.

More than 5,000 pounds of it.

Which means that at a time when our city had a legitimate reason for giving less, we instead gave more.

The food is needed, certainly.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Oregon’s hunger rate is second-worst among the 50 states.

As the coldest season nears, our hearts are warmed by the selflessness of the people who also call Baker City home.