The Shepherd’s Pantry presents a plaque of appreciation to the River’s End in Acushnet, L-R: Lou Braga, Shepherd’s Pantry Administrator; Paul Robert, Shepherd’s Pantry volunteer; Mark DaSilva, River’s End owner; members of the Acushnet Lions Club. Submitted photo.
By Beth David, Editor
The Shepherd’s Pantry in Acushnet recently recognized some of its many dedicated supporters with plaques to show appreciation for the many ways they support the food pantry.
“As we began 2023, we started our 23rd year helping out the less fortunate in our area,” said Director Gerry Payette in a press release.
The pantry gave appreciation plaques to the Acushnet Public Library, the Millicent Library in Fairhaven, Stop & Shop in Fairhaven, River’s End in Acushnet, and SMEC.
Food collection bins are located at the Acushnet Library, Millicent Library, and Stop & Shop in Fairhaven. People may also donate by sending a check to Shepherd’s Pantry, P.O. Box 760, Fairhaven, MA 02719.
The pantry is located at the Long Plain Methodist Church, 1215 Main St., Acushnet. They distribute food on Saturdays from 9–11 a.m. Find them on Facebook for updates.
The Shepherd’s Pantry presents a plaque of appreciation to the Stop & Shop in Fairhaven, L-R: Lou Braga, Shepherd’s Pantry Administrator; Thomas Rodriques, S&S Asst. Mgr.; Sonia Amaral, S&S Bakery Dept.; Justin Kell, S&S Asst. Mgr.; Paul Robert, Shepherd’s Pantry volunteer. Submitted photo.
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