May 2, 2026
CELEBRATE!!! Let's celebrate our volunteers by combining a Rogation Day Celebration in the garden followed by dinner in our Church Parish Hall. Last year we welcomed 6,557 families representing 24,049 individuals. Fred, our statistician, estimated 276, 564 meals for the year! Volunteer pickup teams- Milkco Milk, Sav-Mor, BIMBO, Mini Manna, Flavor First, ABCCM, Walmart, Project Dignity, Humane Society, St. Andrews Gleaners and Milk Boxes.... Volunteers needed every Wednesday for Manna Deliveries, Friday stocking shelves, Saturday food distribution day, garden most days especially during growing season, Mission Groups, Presentations in the community at large about our pantry and garden. Our pantry operates with no paid employees. Every aspect of our work is carried out by dedicated volunteers whose commitment makes our mission possible. . Their generosity of time, skill, and compassion is truly invaluable
Save the Date: May 13 Rogation Day Celebration 5:00 in the garden and Volunteer Appreciation Dinner 5:30 in the Parish Hall. Signup at your churches, pantry, or call the Calvary church office,
Saturday, we welcomed 150 families representing 557 individuals. There were 10 new families' representing 24 family members. Thank you, volunteers and our Spanish and Ukraine interpreters for your assistance with shopping.
On behalf of our Pantry Board, we express our heartfelt gratitude for your generous food and monetary donations to our pantry. Your donations will make a significant impact on the lives of those in our community who are struggling with food insecurity.
Kathy Noyes knoyes372@gmail.com
Volunteers-welcomed to help on Wednesdays at 8:30 and/or 11:20 Manna Delivery May 13 at 8:30 and May 27 Mini-Manna Delivery Wednesday May 6 at 11:20 and May 20