THETFORD FOOD SHELF

Food Shelf Open Tuesday and Thursday 10am to Noon

This report is an opportunity for me to acknowledge and thank the supporters of the Thetford Food Shelf. Your cash donations make it possible for us to purchase a wide variety of items from the Vermont Food Bank and maintain a well-stocked and well-balanced food pantry. Our purchases are further supplemented by many, many donations of canned goods and boxed items that are left at the food shelf.

The food shelf also benefits from many local events such as the annual basketball game sponsored by the PTO and Youth Sports, Hike for Hunger, Crop Walk, admission to an Academy dance, and as a ‘gift’ substitute at a birthday celebration.

We received a large amount of frozen foods, dairy products, fruits and vegetables at the close of the camping season at Camp Farnsworth thanks to the thoughtfulness of Rosemary Whitman and the staff. Again this year, Andy Rowles kept us supplied with potatoes, onions, and carrots from his garden. Cy Severance provided his annual variety of winter squashes.

As Town Service Officers, I frequently receive requests from social agencies or individuals for other emergency assistance. While a portion of our funds are also available for this purpose, I am fortunate to have the support and cooperation of the Trustees of Trust Fund so I can respond to these situations.

The success of the Thetford Food Shelf is due to your continuing support and contributions and to the volunteers who assist with maintaining this program. I am pleased to be a part of it. Many thanks to all.

Roberta C. Howard

Thetford Food Shelf Coordinator

Town Service Officer