The Dedham Food Pantry wishes to thank Stop and Shop for their generous donation of $1,669 which was raised through their ‘Food For Friends‘ program. Pictured above is Stop & Shop Dedham Store Manager Rich Nolan presenting the check to DFP President Lindsay Barich.
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DSW Volunteers Gives DFP a Helping Hand
On Feb. 8, 2012, members of the DSW management team from all over New England were on-site to lend the DFP a helping hand by stocking shelves & sanitizing the refrigeration equipments. According to Kathleen Stapleton the DSW District Manager of New England, “At DSW, we are Shoe Lovers that care. It was our pleasure to lend a hand. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves.”
Pictured (L to R front row): Linda Forcier, Kathleen Stapleton, Mariana Giaquinto, & Kris Lombardo
(L to R second row): Alexandra Bakurova, Mike Volpe, Brendan Jones, George Hensel, John Carnevale & Jason Krupka
Yard House Dedham Presents $7,000 check to the DFP
‘NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS’
On February 8, 2012, Yard House on behalf of their guests presented over $320,000 to twenty-five charities across the country from monies raised through Round It Up America. The Dedham Food Pantry was presented a $7,000 check by the Yard House Dedham location Manager Stephani Dazzo (far left on picture).
The Dedham Food Pantry appreciates Yard House‘s donation to the Dedham community which will go far to feed the hungry.
DFP Needs Student Writer Volunteers
High school seniors or college students with strong writing skills are needed to write profiles for website, newsletter and Facebook.
The Dedham Food Pantry would like to share the news about the unique, generous, and committed individuals and groups who fulfill our motto of “Neighbors Helping Neighbors.”
Writers are needed to photograph and interview volunteers about their roles with the pantry. Features will be 300 to 500 words and will be edited by board members.
Community service hours will be applied.
If interested contact: email Jan Murphy @ janinemurphy@verizon.net.
Pantry receives $1,000 (Boston Globe 1/22/2012 Article)
The Dedham Food Pantry recently received $1,000 from the Foundation for MetroWest as part of a $55,000 donation given to food pantries throughout the region. According to a news release, donors hope the grant will help pantries offset increased costs due to tough economic times. “We are proud that we have been able to support the Dedham Food Pantry as they work to fulfill the growing number of requests by families to help put a balanced meal on their tables,’’ Judith Salerno, executive director of MetroWest, said in a statement. - Natalie Feulner
Click here to read the article.
Many Thanks for Supporting the 4th Annual Holiday Harvest Telethon
The Dedham Food Pantry is very grateful to our local community for the financial support to the 4th Annual Holiday Harvest Telethon.
Happy Holidays to all!
4th Annual Holiday Harvest Telethon is Thursday, December 8, 2011 7:00 – 10:00 PM
We Need Your Help!
The Dedham Food Pantry has experienced a significant increase in the cost of food and the number of clients. However, the pantry does not receive any funds from the state or town. It depends entirely on donations.
We are extremely appreciative of all donations, no matter how big or small!
How to donate:
1) Call 781-326-2107 to pledge a donation during the telethon
2) Come to the telethon to make a live, on-air donation
3) Mail a donation to Dedham Food Pantry: P.O. Box 46 Dedham, MA 02027
November 2011 Reminders & Fundraisers
Click here to view November 2011 Reminders & Fundraisers.
November 2011 Volunteers Needed Now!
- 2011 Harvest Telethon- Volunteers are needed to assist with this event. The initial meeting will be held on Thursday November 11, 2011 at 7pm at the Endicott Estate in Dedham. Click here to learn more.
- Showcase Cinema Fundraiser from 11/19-12/17/2011- Volunteers needed to pick-up donations on Saturday mornings at the Showcase Cinema on Legacy Place.
Kings Dedham is Sponsoring Bowl-a-Turkey to Benefit the Dedham Food Pantry
Bowl-a-Turkey is back! Come to Kings Dedham and bowl a turkey (3 strikes in a row) between now and November 21 and we’ll donate a turkey to the Dedham Food Pantry on your behalf!
Special Thanks to the 2011 Trivia Night Committee for a job well done!
Special Thanks to the Trivia Night Committee for a job well done!
Diane Barry
Julie Deschesnes
Noreen Fitzgerald
Paula Goodrich
Kathleen Kalell
Mary Ellen Kempton
Sarah MacDonald
MaryAnn McCaslin
And congratulations to the winning team “Let’s Eat” led by Beth Emery
December 8, 2011 is DFP’s Holiday Harvest Telethon
The Dedham Food Pantry is in need of people to assist the telethon planning committee. Meetings will begin soon.
Performers who may be interested in participating in the telethon should contact Lindsay Barich at: lindsayb@uwinc.com. The performances will be filmed at the Dedham TV in advance on Sunday, November 20, 2011 from 10AM to 4PM.
November DFP Meeting
The November 2011 DFP meeting will be held at the Endicott Estate on Wednesday November 16, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. Please note that this is a change of location from the previous DFP meeting locations.
Volunteers Needed for Showcase Cinema Fundraiser Running from 11/19-12/17/11
Once again Showcase Cinema at Legacy Place is showing Holiday Classic Movies free of charge to movie- goers who bring an item to donate to the pantry.
We need a volunteer to decorate and gift wrap a large box to serve as a collection spot for the event.
We also need volunteers to pick up donations every Saturday morning from 11/19 thru 12/17.
Contact: janinemurphy@verizon.net.
Immediate Volunteers Needed for Food Shoppers!
The DFP is in great need of volunteers who can drive to either the Greater Boston Food Bank in Boston or Price Rite in Hyde Park on a quarterly basis to pick up food orders. Price Rite orders can be picked up anytime between Monday – Saturday from 8:00 am – 6:00 pm.
The Greater Boston Food Bank orders can be picked up between Monday – Friday from 8:30 am – 3pm. The amount of time to complete the pickup and delivery to the pantry is usually 1 to 1.5 hours.
Pantry volunteers will be onsite at the pantry to help off-load the order. Volunteers should be able to lift 20 lbs. and have a large vehicle (i.e. full size SUV, van or pickup truck). Please contact Cindy at cindyb@uwinc.com or 781-467-8605 for more information.
November 21, 2011 is b.good Dedham Fundraiser Day for DFP!
The b.good Dedham location @ Legacy Place is having a fundraiser on Monday, November 21, 2011. b.good will donate 20% of the day’s sales to the Dedham Food Pantry. If you haven’t joined the b.good family please click here to take advantage of discounts on their good food!
We thank b.good for supporting the Dedham Food Pantry!
A growing hunger: In a sagging economy with high unemployment, food pantries are once again struggling to keep up with demand
Click here to read the Boston Globe article published on October 23, 2011.
New York Life: Your Choice Giving Campaign Bake Sale
‘Neighbors Helping Neighbors’ features New York Life: Your Choice Giving Campaign Bake Sale.
Associates of New York Life are having a bake sale on Monday 10/17/2011. Proceeds from this event will be directed to the Dedham Food Pantry.
2011 Holiday Harvest Telethon
Watch us on Dedham TV & support DFP’s 2011 Holiday Harvest Telethon on Thursday, December 8, 2011 from 7-10 P.M.
Stay tuned for more information!
SAVE THE DATE! Friday, 10/14/11 is the 3rd Annual Trivia Night
Save the Date to have a fun and challenging night for a great cause!
The event will be held on Friday, October 14, 2011 at 7:30 P.M. at the American Legion Hall 155 Eastern Avenue, Dedham.
There Are Many Ways to Help:
- Sponsor/Organize a table of 10 participants for $300.00 @ $30.00 per ticket
- Donate items for the raffle and auction
- Make a gift in any amount
Contact: Diane Barry Preston 781-461-1736 or dbarrypreston@gmail.com for more information.
Whole Foods 5% Day on October 6th to benefit the Dedham Food Pantry
The Whole Foods at Legacy Place will donate 5% of the totals sales to the Dedham Food Pantry. This is an example of “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” and can result in thousands of dollars from customers shopping for their food and beverages on this day!
The Pantry is a “grass roots’ organization which is made up of 100% volunteers and provides food assistance to over 200 families in the town of Dedham.The Pantry volunteers will be staffing a table all day so customers can learn more how the Pantry operates and hopefully recruit future volunteers. A special “Thank You” goes to Lauren Klatsky of Whole foods who chose our 501(c)3 non-profit to be the recipient of this fundraiser on the 21 st anniversary of our organizations founding on October 6, 1990.
Check out the Photos & Videos from the ’11 Volunteer Appreciation Night
Click here to view the youtube video
Click here to view the photos in facebook
Click here to participate in our Volunteer Survey
Hunger at Home: Crisis in America (ABC News)
Check out the videos and stories below from the ABC News website:
- Local Heroes Come to the Rescue (video)
- From Middle-Class to Food Pantry: Single Dad Sells Possessions to Feed His Family (video)
- 20 Million More Americans on Food Stamps
- Hunger at Home: Hiding the Pain and Learning Shame
To help the Dedham Food Pantry, donate or become a volunteer.
