Emely Day and Mike Crickmer have a unique way of helping others. they gather and recycle cans and give the money to Linn Benton Food Share. They are not only helping people who need food in our area, but they keep the cans out of the landfill. In addition, Mike recycles the pull-tabs to give to the Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center for dialysis patients who can't afford supplies. They give credit to Gary Lebeau, who started the project before he retired. Emely and Mike have continued the work alone after losing a couple helpers, but Emely says they welcome any volunteers who are ready to help their community. They are continually seeking additional sources of empties, so this project can continue and expand.
If you would like to help this effort or contribute empties, just contact Mike and Emely at eaday@aol.com. They will arrange to pick up your empties if you're in the immediate Corvallis area. The empties should be rinsed and clean.
