Call for help! Please come to work this Saturday, 10/6. anytime between 10-2! The GOH has had a challenging year with many rabbits and other critters getting into the garden. We already have a trench...
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Garden of Hope Update
2024 has been the year of the rabbit (okay, I know it is the year of the dragon, thank goodness that’s not the problem!). It has been a slow start. The traps have shown us that in addition to rabbits,...
News from the Garden of Hope
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...
Let’s Talk about our Transportation Ministry
Our Church, through its Board of Deacons, offers a referral source for transportation services for our congregation. Requests for transportation are made by individuals, referrals from the pastors, or...
Helped Needed for Jan Peek Meals
We are seeking volunteers to prepare dinner for Jan Peek residents on October 26th, November 23rd, & December 28th. If you’ve never done it before, please consider giving it a try. Working with...
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...
CPR Training Sessions
We have the opportunity to have a CPR course run by Matt Restivo from our local firehouse, in our building in late August. The class will take about 3 hours and cost is $25.00 to cover the American Heart...
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...
Guns to Gardens Demonstration in Mount Vernon August 3
A Guns to Gardens Blacksmithing Demonstration Hosted by the First Presbyterian Church of Mount Vernon in partnership with the South Presbyterian Church of Dobbs Ferry, the Scarsdale Friends Meeting,...
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...