The Thursday harvests are smaller than last year, but still respectable. Green beans have been a staple, with peppers, tomatoes, eggplant, squash, radish also yielding well. It has been a challenging...
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Item of the Month for October: All Kinds of Fruit!
We buy food in bulk from Feeding Westchester, but not all the items we’d like to offer are always available. Fruit of all kinds (canned, dried, and fruit juice) is a challenge for our Pantry. We always...
Can You Help at the Garden of Hope on Saturday?
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...
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...