Food bank trouble

The recent resignation of Linda Finlay and the majority of volunteers at the Moses Lake Food Bank is puzzling.

There are a lot of rumors moving about who or what was the cause.

Finlay’s work for nearly three decades helped grow the food bank to what it is today. She was always there, working hard to feed people in Moses Lake.

We can’t be sure as to the reasons for her resigning without open public dialog.

The volunteers are claiming they left because of something that happened between Finlay and some food bank board members.

The board of directors is remaining quiet and declining to talk about the problems facing our community asset.

The entire situation could be a conflict of personalities, or political machinations, or the result of an unethical act. Or it could just be Finlay was tired and decided to move on.

The why isn’t as important as the fallout of the post-resignation anger.

How will it impact the future of the food bank? The swirling accusations from volunteers and deafening silence of the board could cause damage to the food bank. Who wants to volunteer after the majority quit? What business wants to donate to an organization facing such personnel issues?

We hope the people still taking part in the food bank remember the real reason we have supported it for all these years. There are hungry people in our community, who need our help. This includes children.

Open public dialog needs to take place to heal the wounds and determine what needs to be improved upon within the food bank organization.

Until it happens, we should continue to donate food and support the food bank. The organization is not for the board or the volunteers. It’s for people with real need.

Their hunger won’t go away just because some food bank members are fighting.

— Editorial board