It has been a slow start, but the garden has been mostly secured and planted. The traps have shown us that in addition to rabbits, we also compete with racoons, groundhogs, rats and skunks! The other...
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Item of the Month for September: Muffin Mix of all Kinds
For September we are requesting muffin mix of any kind. It is always a treat for our clients to be able to choose something “special” along with the bare necessities. All varieties are welcome! As...
Item of the Month for August: Fruit Juice
For August we are requesting fruit juice. It is a popular item with our clients! All sizes are welcome! As you know, we now have a Full Choice model at the Food Pantry, where our clients can choose...
School Supply Drive Through August 9
This year, we would like to better meet the needs of our middle school and high school clients by tailoring our school supply offerings to more closely deliver what teachers are requiring while still providing...
Porch Concert at Hart Library July 25
A Porch Concert to benefit our pantry is happening Thursday July 25 at 6pm at the John C. Hart Library in Shrub Oak. Come and find a spot to sit and hear Independence Band, a multi-generational band playing...
Item of the Month for July: Canned Corn
In July we are asking for canned corn. This is among our most popular items! As you know, we now have a Full Choice model at the Food Pantry, where our clients can choose items that best fulfill the...
The Garden of Hope has Plantings!
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Help Needed for the Garden of Hope
Calling available gardeners! We have decided to focus on getting the small FPCY section of the garden weeded and fenced (against rabbits at least) in the the next 2 weeks so it will be ready to receive...
Item of the Month for June: Lunch Items
As we approach the summer school break, families will be feeding their kids at home. We would like to make sure they have nutritious food available. Noting the item of the month and bringing in some supplies...
Spanish Speakers Needed for June Pantries!
At the June pantries (June 8 and 22) we will be renewing the annual USDA forms with our clients. It will help enormously to have additional Spanish speakers on hand. Please let Debbie Bernardini or Katharine...