Generous Donations Keep Madison Food Pantry Stocked

By Vinny Diglio

MCS Food Pantry for November 22, 2011

There were reports of food shortages in pantries throughout the state of Connecticut. That was not the case for the Madison Community Services Food Pantry.

Due to the generosity of Madison residents, organizations and businesses there was an ample supply of food for all the clients.

Clients who were not eligible for Holiday Baskets had the opportunity to receive a turkey and fixings supplied to us by The Conneciticut Food Bank in East Haven. A team of MCS Food Pantry volunteers went to CTFB to pick up the food which was distributed on Wednesday.

We were very fortunate that MCS Food Pantry was able to provide food for people this Holiday Season.

This week MCS distributed Holiday Baskets to 40 families and 61 seniors and singles.

The pantry had 85 clients.

Weight Out - 2,702 lbs

Weight In - 2,174 lbs

Food Donated - 3,855 lbs

Food Purchased by MCS - 521 lbs

There was a concerted effort by the area schools to help their neighbors. The Circle Nursery School, The Montessori School, Our Lady of Mercy School and Polson Middle School had food drives and the total contribution was 1,348 lbs of food.

Donations included

North Madison Community Church - 40 lbs

Circle Nursery School - 112 lbs

Montessori School - 169 lbs

Lutheran Church of Madison - 157 lbs

Watrous Nursing Home - 37 lbs

Our Lady of Mercy School - 715 lbs

Polson Middle School - 352 lbs

Girls Scouts - 35 lbs of cookies

Mrs. Stella - 39 lbs

Jane Broadband- 15 lbs

Marie & Nick Afragola - $100

N2N - personal care items

Thank you for your generosity.

Madison Community Services, Inc.  is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) compliant organization, independent of the Town of Madison, CT. Since its formation in 1930, this charitable association has provided various services and assistance without charge to residents of Madison. Our annual fund raising campaign provides the principle funding along with contributions from local organizations, bequests, commemorative gifts and grants.