Northborough Some residents in town who weren’t
able to stock their shelves with items for a Fourth of July celebration were
able to enjoy some All-American meals anyway, thanks to the efforts of the
Northborough Food Pantry. Led by coordinator Martha Michalewich, 4th of July
bags were handed out to clients. As an added bonus to their usual items, they
received hot dogs, hamburgers, rolls, condiments and freeze pops.
“It went very well and was a great
success,” she said. “Any time you work for the Food Pantry, it feels great to
be part of that community.” Michalewich, who has been involved
with the Food Pantry from its inception, and is also a member of the Junior
Woman’s Club, had the idea for the bags. She had seen other “event” bags given
out for St. Patrick’s Day. With the idea “in hand,” she felt it was another
opportunity for the Food Pantry to make a difference.
“I think it’s a wonderful
experience,” she said. “Over the years, I’ve gotten to know a lot of the
patrons who come into the Food Pantry. I think it’s very well run. They do a
great community service and it’s great to be able to volunteer some of my time
there.”
The Junior Woman’s Club, the Trinity
Church Women’s Fellowship, and the children of St. Bernadette Parish assisted
with the project. They played a major role by donating many of the items.
Michalewich was proud of all the community volunteers.
“It was a huge eff ort,” she said.
“I think it’s always great when you can involve the greater community.”
Michalewich was gratified by the
reaction of the recipients. It was clear that her idea went over well.
“It wasn’t something they were
expecting to receive, and I think they appreciated it very much,” she said.
In order to continue to assist area
residents, there’s an ongoing need for people to help with the Food Pantry. It
relies heavily on the eff orts of its volunteers and is a community-wide
project. Michalewich hopes to draw attention to the need for help at the Food
Pantry. She knows that in order to assist others, the pantry must be stocked
with supplies, as well as volunteers.
“I think the town of Northborough is
a very generous community,” she said. “I think all of us know the importance of
helping each other.”
If you’d like to donate time, money
or food supplies, please contact the Northborough Food Pantry, Town Hall, 63
Main St., at 508-393-6897 or www.nfpantry.org.
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