The Dedham Food Pantry would like to thank the many businesses and individuals that chose the food pantry as their primary non-profit charity this past year. Our motto is “Neighbors Helping Neighbors”. The pantry is 100% governed and run by volunteers. It has no paid staff and 95% of the proceeds go directly to the purchase of food.  We are able to serve over 200 Dedham families each month.   The 3rd Annual Holiday Harvest Telethon generated over $32,000 in monetary donations by the end of December even after its “Live” telecast was rebroadcast on Dedham TV.

A special thanks goes out to Justin Cowley and Donna Greer of Dedham TV, along with their Board of Directors, staff, performers, and student volunteers, for hosting, producing and broadcasting the telethon.  Thanks to Maria Stephanos and Mark Ockerbloom of Fox 25 News for stopping by the studio that night.

We would also like to thank Brian Rogal of Rogal & Donnellan, P.C. Attorneys at Law of Norwood who donated the paper and printing of all our flyers, the Dedham Times for distribution of the inserts, and Steve Carlson owner of Moch Java for his generosity in donating coffee and hot cocoa many times last year!  I would also like to thank the Dedham Food Pantry Board of Trustees: Lynn Rogal, Bonnie McManus, Andrea O’Rourke, Cecilia Butler, Brian Rogal, Janine Murphy, and Cindy Barich for their many hours of “behind the scenes” help, support and encouragement.  We acknowledge the generosity of the telethon committee comprised of Justin Cowley, Kevin Loughran, Greg Agnew, Brian Keaney, Anne Maida, Jay Donahue, Paul Munchbach, Steve aka “Motor Mouth” for all their time and support with the planning and execution of this great community event.   Lastly, a large part of the success is due to our outstanding telemarketing committee consisting of Deb Cicerone, Beth Emery, Lisa Nosky, Beth Lewman, Libby Donahue, Lisa O’Connor, Jean May, Claire Cobb, and Traci Kelley.

The following businesses have generously donated to the telethon.  Please show your appreciation of their support by utilizing their products and/or services.  As always, the Dedham community shows tremendous support for the Dedham Food Pantry, and on behalf of the clients we serve, we are deeply grateful.

Sincerely,

Lindsay Barich, Co-President

Dedham Food Pantry

Retired Men’s ClubRiverside PizzaRudy’s Express GulfSchortmann InsuranceSergi’s Barber ShopThomas J. Foley Insurance AgencyTrethewey Brothers Inc.WalgreensWall, Wall & GruenbergWardle Drug Co.Woodward & CurranYoga Now

Please accept my sincere apologies if anyone is accidently omitted.