Give the gift of time this holiday season. The Good Samaritan Center (GSC) of Excelsior Springs has been giving back to the community and helping those in need since 1989 – this year has been no exception. In partnership with the Harvesters Regional Food Bank, the GSC and its volunteers have distributed food to people in need and packed food boxes for area residents for this holiday season. Program Director Jennifer Chappel explained anyone can help volunteer at the center if they fill out an application and LONGTIME GOOD SAMARITAN volunteer Paul Mooning logs more than 10,000 hours helping those in need by unloading a Harvesters food truck. undergo a background check. If anyone is interested in volunteering, they must be over 13 years of age or able to work independently. She noted if someone with younger children would like to volunteer, they can as long as their children are well-mannered in each situation. Each volunteer can help with various programs throughout the facility,…