Thank You for Stamp Out Hunger Donations
This letter of thanks goes out to the folks in Fairhaven who donated non-perishable food towards the 31st annual “Stamp out Hunger” food drive sfor the needy.
On Saturday May 13th, 2023, Fairhaven letter carriers picked up donated food along their routes that totaled 5,340 pounds. This food was left around mailboxes and on porches to help fill the shelves at the Shepherd’s Pantry in Acushnet.
Nationally, all 50 States and U.S. jurisdictions participated in this annual food drive to help the less fortunate.
A very special thank you, once again, goes to the very dedicated volunteers on that day. Also, a BIG thank you to The Fairhaven Neighborhood News for the very important coverage that we received.
Also, a big thank you to P.J. Keating, located in Acushnet, for the use of their vehicle scale to weigh the trucks that carried the food to tthe pantry after the food drive.
Please remember that every year, the second Saturday in May will be designated for this very important food drive to help the needy. Every and all donations are appreciated and needed to make this yearly food drive the biggest one day food drive in the nation. Also, the many dedicated volunteers who help out each week to make all area pantries run smoothly, is a testimony of their kind hearts. I, for one, will never take them for granted.
And finally, the Millicent Library and Stop & Shop Supermarket, both located in Fairhaven, and the Acushnet Library will continue to accept non-perishable food donations all year long that will eventually find its way to the Shepherd’s Pantry located at the Long Plain United Methodist Church, 1215 Main Street in Acushnet. Any questions please call the Shepherd’s Pantry at 508-763-9289.
Gerry Payette, Director, Shepherd’s Food Pantry
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