Roger Votaw and Valerie Trail (John’s son and daughter) and Janet Shoue
WABASH, Ind. – In honor of John Joseph Votaw (1928-2016) members of the Wabash Christian Church and Grace Fellowship Church collected food and personal care items to donate to FISH. John was a very spiritual man and took to heart the mandate to feed the hungry, provide drink to the thirsty, make strangers welcome, clothe the naked, care for the sick, and console those in chains. So when asked to help start a food pantry, John immediately began the process to set up the organization now known as FISH (Friends in Service Here).
To acknowledge his service to those in need several pounds of food, toiletries, and paper products were collected. These items were recently presented to Janet Shoue, director of FISH. Ms. Shoue stated, “This donation is greatly appreciated and will go a long way to filling the now almost empty shelves at FISH.”
FISH is always in need of supplies. John always said that help is needed all year, not just at Christmas, Easter or a holiday, so now is a good time to make a donation. To make a contribution you can call Ms. Shoue at 260-563-5151.