A grass-roots effort by citizens in Atlantic looks to organize volunteers to grocery shop for those who are not able to do so, with regard to the current COVID-19 Outbreak. According to one of the organizers, Stacey Weis, the group formed a Facebook page called Atlantic Iowa Community Assistance.

Their goal is to shop for the elderly, single moms with infants, and those with a compromised immune system (or other form of health that makes them susceptible to viruses like COVID-19 and the common flu).

For persons who do not have access to, or familiarity with, the internet, you may call one of four local numbers to arrange for a volunteer to pick up your grocery list and money for the groceries, before shopping for you and either bringing them to you (dropped-off at your door), or you may have them picked-up at secure drop-off site. There is no charge for the service, and tipping is not necessary. This is strictly being done on a volunteer basis.

If you are financially unable to pay for groceries, organizers will pass your information along to other, appropriate groups or charitable organizations who may be able to help. If there is a demonstrable need in the surrounding communities within Cass County, call and let them know.

Please feel free to call one of the following persons for help, between the hours of 8-a.m. and 5-p.m.:

• Stacy Weis:             (712)-249-3026
• Danyell Thompson: (712)-249-0089
• Marsha Watts:        (712)-243-4568
• Bobbi Jo Mathisen: (712)-249-3899.