The Allen County Commissioners have released a statement on passing of Jane Avery, executive director of Community Harvest Food Bank:
(July 17, 2015) – For so many people in Allen County and throughout northeast Indiana, Jane Avery was the Community Harvest Food Bank. She would be the first to tell you she had many great individuals working alongside her who deserved credit. But everyone knew it was Jane’s seemingly inexhaustible energy, spirit, compassion and positive attitude which guided the agency and made a difference in the lives of thousands of our residents. It is almost impossible to think of Community Harvest without Jane at the helm, but we know the foundation she has laid will continue to serve others into the future. On behalf of the citizens of Allen County, we offer our sincere condolences to Jane’s family and many, many friends