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Mitch, Mike, Lisa, Lisa, Rebecca And JoAnn Recognized For Dedication
Thanks to Cub Scout Troop #491, St. Andrew's, MASTR, Westbrook Elks 31784, Ed Bennet Jr., Mrs. Root, Washbourne Boys, Robert's, Stop & Shop, Cumberland Farms, Subway, Cohen's Bagels and N2N.
Madison Community Services Food Pantry Report November 9, 2011
As Thanksgiving approaches, we continue to extend our gratitude for the donations we have received. Thanks to Cub Scout Troop #491, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, MASTR,
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Westbrook Elks 31784, Ed Bennet Jr., Mrs. Root, Washbourne Boys, Robert's, Stop & Shop, Cumberland Farms, Subway, Cohen's Bagels and N2N.
This week there were 85 clients (10 Homebound). Total amount of food distributed - 2, 806 lbs. Total amount of food shelved - 2,396 lbs. Total amount of food purchased by MCS - 963 lbs.
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Total amount of food donated - 1,425 lbs.
This week, Margaret and I would like to recognize the rest of the Supervisors who give of themselves to create a cordial and friendly environment for our clients. Mitch Cohan (Stop & Shop meat pick-up), Mike Maguire ("tech person"), Lisa Brennan, Lisa Preikszas, Rebecca Bixon, JoAnn Veillette-Stonehart. Without these dedicated people we could not operate the pantry. So thanks to all of you for making our job such an easy and enjoyable one.
Donations
MASTR - $185
Cub Scout Troop 491 - 791 lbs. of food
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church - 286 lbs. of food
Westbrook Elks 1789 - 80 lbs. of food
Ed Bennet Jr. - 13 lbs. of food
Washbourne Boys - 5 lbs. of food
Mrs. Root - 15 lbs. of food
Robert's - 89 lbs. of pastries and bread
Stop & Shop - 65 lbs. of meat
Cumberland Farms - 65 lbs. of bread and pastries
Cohen's Bagels - 14 lbs. of bagels
Subway - 2 lbs. of bread
N2N - personal care items
Thank you to these individuals, organizations and businesses for their continued support.
This article was contributed by Vinny Diglio from the Madison Food Pantry. If you have something you'd like us to run, please send it to pem.mcnerney@patch.com
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