Dear editor,

The staff at our Rochelle ALDI have been meeting the special needs of their customers for years by purchasing gift cards to "help" customers when times are difficult.

For the past two years, a request has been made for the members of our communities to help in this endeavor. The response has been amazing! The needs are great and many have been met by the response of our communities. Simply, you have reached out, purchasing cards of varying denominations, returning them to the staff to enable them to meet the growing needs of so many. The blessings of this outreach are many, especially those who participated in providing cards for our friends and neighbors.

The generosity of our communities is well known. The staff know their customers and can make each dollar count. Allowing the staff to meet the special needs of the people is a gift we give them and ourselves. Your generosity will make this season of love shine brightly for many.

-Lorrie Bearrows, Chana