Thank you to everyone who donated during the months of March and April. Your donations will be counted toward the Feinstein Foundation's 1 Million dollar Giveaway Grant. _______________________________ "STAMP OUT HUNGER" *FOOD DRIVE* Join the mail carriers in Plymouth and Terryville as they work to end hunger in our community.  This year's event will be held on Saturday, May 12th.   Here's how it works: Put food donations out next to your mailbox on Saturday morning and the mail carriers will bring the food to the Plymouth Community Food Pantry.  It's that simple. _________________________ Be a part of the food pantry…        We are looking for 10 people who would like to donate a few hours per month to the food pantry by helping to organize our annual fundraiser.   You can help us to meet our goal and help end hunger in our community.   It’s a fun way to contribute without spending any money; and by giving just a minimal amount of time you can make a real difference to over 600 people in Plymouth and Terryville who use the food pantry.      Choose to work on one or more of the following activities: ·         Volunteers can add their creativity and knowledge to make this year’s event the best yet. ·         Volunteers will meet one evening per month for one hour to plan and execute event activities. ·         Volunteers can work from home for just a couple of hours each month to help us meet our goal of raising $10,000 for the food pantry. ·         Volunteers can offer input on the theme of the event; including decoration, food and drink selection, music selection and overall design. ·         Volunteers can call or visit past supporters to invite them to advertise in our program booklet. ·         Volunteers can call or visit past donors and new donors to request donations for our silent auction. ·         Volunteers can sell tickets to friends, family and organizations they belong to. ·         Volunteers can help decorate/set up for the event. ·         Volunteers can help put together silent auction baskets    Help us meet our goal: Let’s create a group of 10 people to put on this year’s Harvest Ball.  If you are unable to help, please ask a friend to help in your place because many hands make light work. Call Erin to help (860) 584-1750 ____________________________ Thank you to everyone who participated in the Pennies for Plymouth fundraiser.  All together we raised over $600!
Check us out on Facebook. Go To  http://www.facebook.com/#!/ PlymouthCommunityFoodPantry	In addition to the list below, donations of reusable cloth shopping bags are needed in order to offset the cost of purchasing paper bags.  Thank you.  Needs List: Instant potatoes Soup Macaroni and Cheese Pasta Jelly Cake Mix Crackers & Cookies For a weekly needs list join our email club by sending an email letting us know you'd like to join to:  foodpantry@plymouthfoodpantry.org Wish List: The food pantry is looking to replace our ancient refrigerators and freezers with newer, EnergyStar rated appliances. To find out how you can help, please call us at (860) 584-1750 Or.... Stop by and see us. Tours are always available on the Second Tuesday of each month from 5-7 pm or by appointment. Come back anytime.  ________________________	For a sneak peek at the Plymouth Community Food Pantry Watch the video now: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90qK5v4C-ig
Plymouth Community Food Pantry is proud to launch our new ***Peanut Butter and Jelly Drive*** Please help us keep local families healthy: For a donation of only $5 buy PB&J sandwiches for a family for a whole week. For $10 buy PB&J for TWO families for a week.   For only $20 give PB&J sandwiches for a dozen families for a week. For $50 give PB&J to a family for a Whole MONTH. For $100 give PB&J sandwiches to ALL OF OUR FAMILIES. Please help us with our goal to end Hunger in our community.  ____________________________________________
TUNES 4 FOOD TUNES 4 FOOD is a free concert given by local musicians to raise money to feed the hungry. Check out the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=es8JtZJ4Pv0   to host a TUNES 4 FOOD free concert, or for more information call (860) 584-1750              (860) 584-1750       or email Tunes4Food@yahoo.com
The Plymouth Food Pantry Thank you for visiting.