Home Bound: Elizabeth Isreal

Elizabeth Isreal has lived in the White Center area since 1983, and loves her neighborhood. She was injured in a car accident in 1973. Her legs developed infections and she was forced to have both of them removed in 1987. She raised her 5 children alone, and currently has 13 grandchildren. With the help of dedicated volunteers Marla Thompson and her son Mark Wolf, Elizabeth receives food from the food bank. When she has nothing on her shelves, and no way to pick up food, Marla and Mark deliver food to her home. They are a huge support to her. Elizabeth feels very lucky to have their support, and says the food bank is full of "a bunch of fantastic people that have always been there for me. I feel very lucky."

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