The group of bikers and volunteers who helped load and unload items at the annual motorcycle run and food/toy drive on 11/28/21, pose for a picture on the grounds of the Shepherd’s Pantry in Acushnet, where the items will be distributed to families. Photo by Beth David.
By Beth David, Editor
A group of about 25 motorcycles and their hardy riders, braved the cold on Sunday, 11/28/21, to get toys and food to patrons of the Shepherd’s Pantry. Even Ralphie from “A Christmas Story’ showed up, sporting his special bunny suit.
Ralphie from “A Christmas Story” joins the annual motorcycle run and food/toy drive on 11/28/21 at the Rivers End in Acushnet. Photo by Beth David.
The annual ride, sponsored by the Rivers End and the Acushnet Lions Club, collects money, toys and non perishable foods in the morning with kickstands up at noon to head to the pantry. This year, the snow kicked up just as the group headed out.
The group then unloaded the goods at the pantry, where they will be distributed to families.
Mark DeSilva, who owns the Rivers End, thanked Adams and Adams for loaning their truck, Acushnet Lions, RepWeld Corp, Garage Equipment and Services, and the riders who came out in the cold to donate.
Other people also stopped by with goods to add to the truck, motorcycle not required. Mr. DeSilva said one man donated 10 basketballs in memory of his son, “B.”
The Shepherd’s Pantry is located at Long Plain United Methodist Church, 1215 N. Main St., Acushnet; 508-763-9289. Checks and money orders may be sent to The Shepherd’s Pantry, PO Box 760, Fairhaven, MA 02719. They hand out food on Saturday mornings, from 9–11 a.m. Visit https://www.shepherdspantry.org. Bins are also located at the Millicent Library and the Acushnet Public Library.
The truck is filling up with food and toys at the annual motorcycle run and food/toy drive on 11/28/2, destined for the Shepherd’s Pantry in Acushnet to be distributed to local families. Photo by Beth David.
The truck is filling up with food and toys at the annual motorcycle run and food/toy drive on 11/28/2, destined for the Shepherd’s Pantry in Acushnet to be distributed to local families. Photo by Beth David.
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