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Lacey Food Bank Kids Summer Reading Program gets an A+
With the goal of fostering a love of reading and its rewards, the Lacey Food Bank Kids Committee sponsors a Summer Reading
Program that is popular with children in pre-kindergarten through sixth grades.
A large collection of new or gently read books were free for the taking during the scheduled July food distribution. Included
among the many favorites were offerings from Dav Pilkey of "Captain Underpants" fame, Ann Martin’s "Babysitter Club",
and classics such as "Peter Rabbit", "The Very Hungry Caterpillar", "Madeline" and so many, many more.
Parents and children alike were assisted in their selections of age appropriate and challenging book ideas by Summer Reading
Chair, Rosa Steitz, along with Donna McAvoy, Laura Caroccia and Jenna Caroccia.
Your Grandmother’s Cupboard
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Ever wonder who's driving
that red pickup truck that you see parked in the middle of the parking lot every distribution day?
You know the one, the one with the trailer, the tables and the row after row of neatly organized bins of clean warm clothes,
linens, personal hygiene items and even the occasional knick-knack or toaster?
Meet Clark & Jean Paradise, the dynamic couple that
keeps Your Grandmother's Cupboard moving from one food bank to homeless shelter to church or community outreach
center up and down New Jersey. Now serving 21 "Gathering Places", from Passaic in the north
to Swainton in the south, Your Grandmother's Cupboard, a 501 c3 non-profit organization, reaches
out to more than 1000 people a month recognizing the needs of those living in poverty and supplying them with common items
they need for good health and hygiene but might otherwise not be able to afford.
The staff of the Lacey Food Bank recognizes the service that Clark
and Jean provide for our clients and encourages our volunteers and community members to remember Your Grandmother’s
Cupboard with gently worn outerwear, warm sweaters, clean blankets, clean towels and sleeping bags. Plastic baby bottles and
plastic sippy cups are always needed too.
Your Grandmother’s Cupboard is located at:
Roslyn Plaza
173A Rt 37 West
Toms River, NJ 08755
Visit www.yourgrandmotherscupboard.org or call (732) 240-0441
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YARD SALE
A HUGE SUCCESS
Sunny skies, warm breezes and table
after table of bargain priced knick-knacks, housewares, sporting goods and electronics made for the perfect recipe of success
for the Lacey Food Bank 3rd Annual Yard Sale last Saturday.
Held in the parking lot of the Lacey
Food Bank in Forked River, this yearly event has grown from
a few tables of knick-knacks to the shopping event of the summer! Furniture,
housewares, electronics, toys, bikes, ski and fishing equipment were just a few of the fast moving sellers. A gold watch, Lenox accessories, a Lladro figurine, Rosenthal Crystal, ski boots, bicycles, a regulation
punching bag and even chaps were just some of the unique items found among the
more than 25 tables of trinkets, treasures and trash!
An interesting tale, coming from
the garage sale, was about the customer who bought a watch for $10. He then turned around and sold it to the Coin &
Gold Shop in Waretown for $70. and promptly came back to us with the profit of $60. noting that seeing us work so hard, made
him happy to do so. Now THAT is inspiring.
Chaired by Pete Peters, the
proceeds, over $1,100, will go toward restocking the shelves at the food bank and for the purchase of ShopRite gift
cards.
Thanks
to all the volunteers, donors and customers who made this such a success. Check them out in our photo gallery below.
Laura
C.
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"WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE " the sign says...
Students at the Mill Pond School along with students in the entire Lacey School system,
make a huge difference in our ability to provide our families with an end of the month supply of food when cupboards
are bare. After picking up this bounty of food from Mill Creek School, the storesmaster proceeded on to the Cedar Creek School
where yet another good load was waiting for him. Thanks to all of you, staff, students, and parents for helping us do our
job. You are true FOFB !~ .
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MEMORIAL DAY 2010
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| Committeeman Dave Most met |
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Check out the three musketeers, Guy, Dick & Pete, who along with Snoopy Burnett, represented
the food bank at the annual Memorial Day parade. Co- Chairman Pete, a stalwart despite the heat, marched along in
front of the van, pushing a shopping cart. Greeting them was Committeeman Dave Most .
CLICK HERE TO HEAR LAURA !
OUR DYNAMIC DUO, PETE & LAURA
have been media busy this month. First, Laura had an in depth interview with "Around Ocean County"
radio host Tripp Rogers. The show airs on Sundays from 7am - 8 am on Magic 100.1 FM. Because of the early time
of the interview few of the volunteers got to hear her, but trust us, she represented the food bank in a a delightful,
intelligent and infomative manner. We hope to get an audio link posted on the website and will then send all a bulletin.
UPDATE:
CLICK ON LINK- ABOVE LEFT- TO HEAR THE INTERVIEW
Then Pete had an interview with Bill Clanton, owner operator of a new radio station broadcasting
out of Barnegat. After final tests for the FCC, Bill said he expects to be on the air full strength within two weeks
as he is only at half power now. He's has a library of 7000 recorded tapes of oldies music broadcasting 24/7.
Pete said."We covered quite a bit in the interview, but Clayton wants a follow up in a few weeks as a community
awareness service. I hope I was able to cover our mission and what we do and how we do it." Time and date
to follow .
GANNET FOUNDATION GIFTS THE FOOD BANK KIDS PROGRAM
Accolades go out to our registered agent & trustee Cynthia Boylen-Pieja, who, when reading
the requirements for grants in the Asbury Park Press, took the opportunity to apply for a grant to give the food bank kids
program a boost - a boost big enough to provide a backpack and supplies for each one of them at the August distribution with
some $ left over for Christmas - thanks to the generousity of Gannet.
Shown here accepting a check for $2,000 from Rob Thomas of the Asbury Park Press,
is co-chairman Pete Peters.
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Lacey Food Bank Receives $5,000. Grant from TJ Maxx!
TJ Maxx parent company the TJX Companies, Inc. prides itself on being a Neighbor of Choice. The purpose
of The TJX Foundation's Giving Program is to support qualified, tax-exempt nonprofit organizations that provide services which
promote and improve the quality of life for children, women and families in need. Lacey Township welcomed its newest
neighbor, TJ Maxx, at the grand opening of their newest store right here in the Lacey Mall.
The Lacey Food Bank and TJ Maxx partnered as Neighbors of Choice with a $5,000 grant awarded by Store
Manager Susan Eghart to Food Bank Co-Chairs Laura Caroccia and Pete Peters at the ribbon cutting early Thursday
morning.
Mayor Gary Quinn and Deputy Mayor Mark Dykoff were there to watch the presentaton
and ribbon cutting as eager shoppers lined up at 8 am to start shopping.
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TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME!!
The Lacey Lightning Coaches and the Staff from Millennium Radio faced off
on Wednesday, May 12 at Clune Park for a charity softball game to benefit the Lacey Food Bank. Despite the freezing
cold wind, sporadic rain and wet feet, a good sized crowd came out to cheer on their favorite coaches and radio
personalities. Buster Blue Claw himself stopped by the Food Bank Van to help us load up the food donations brought
in by the cheering fans! Lacey Lightning also made a surprise visit to the Food Bank the next day to present to us the
game's refreshment take...a whooping $556.00...that's a lot of hot dogs!
Thank you to Lightning coach, Brian Emerson for coordinating this
event along with all Lacey Little League/Lightning staff and to Ashly Emerson Promotions Director for Millennium Radio and all the
guys and gals on both teams! There's a rumor that the Millennium team is calling for a rematch sometime this summer!
And thank you to the sponsors who donated the refreshments, Home Depot,
Coca-Cola, Fusciello's, and Dust about Time!
Final score? Lacey Lightning Coaches
- 7 Millennium Faces For Radio - 5 ! Fun night of Softball and they helped the Lacey Food Bank ! Great job everyone !
Laura Caroccia, LFB Co-Chair & Community Affairs
Chair
CHAIRMEN PETE & LAURA AND
STORESMASTER DICK
FLANKING MASCOT BUSTER BLUE
CLAW
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BACK AT THE FOOD BANK FOR A PRESENTATION TO LAURA FROM BRIAN EMERSON
$ + FOOD - WHO COULD ASK FOR MORE?
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FOODBANK TEEN CORP MEMBERS JENNA CAROCCIA & ANDREW STEITZ BRAVED THE WEATHER TO HELP OUT.
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A BLOOMING SUCCESS IT WAS !
The 1st Annual Lacey Food Bank Plant Sale was a Bloomin' Success!!
Thank you to Donna McAvoy and all the volunteers who unloaded the truck, sorted the petunia's from the phlox from the parsley
and who were on their feet all day pickin' & packin' and making sure the orders were ready for carside delivery when
the customers got there. A tremendous job well done by a terrific bunch
of people! Here's what one customer had to say:
CHAIRMAN PETE'S REPORT ON THE ANNUAL US POSTAL FOOD DRIVE
The food drive from Whiting Post office was a huge success in that Earle Waller and Chuck Stellwag
drove to Whiting and coordinated the pick up and delivery of a ton of food from the mail carriers of Whiting Post Office.
Earle's truck was so heavily loaded with food, he claimed it was the smoothest his truck had ever rode. I counted at
least 58 milk crates and postal boxes of food, that was sorted and packed by Valerie, Bert and Jack. I had to leave early,
but they worked tirelessly for at least 3 hours sorting, checking dates, and storing all the food. My tremendous thanks
go to them and to the Manchester postal workers who donated their time to collect the food and the residents of Manchester
for their generosity .
GUY TAKES TO THE ROAD
AFTER RECEIVING HIS 15 MINUTES OF FAME, OUR CHAIRMAN EMERITUS
SET OUT TO FINISH THE JOB OF HONORING STALWART FOOD BANK VOLUNTEERS BY MEETING WITH THE TWO LONGEST RANKNG VOLUNTEERS OF THE
FOOD BANK., STEFFIE SERENA & ZYGMOND (ZIGGY) ZWIERCHOWKSI.
STEFFIE RECALLS WORKING WITH ALMA BLAIR, THE FIRST CHAIRLADY
OF THE FOOD BANK, WAY BACK IN THE EARLY 90'S, SO ESTIMATES THAT SHE SERVED AT LEAST TWENTY FIVE YEARS BEFORE RETIRING..
DITTO ZIGGIE, WHO WITH EMIL CIANGETTI, DECEASED FORMER CHAIRMAN, DATES BACK TO WHEN THE FOOD WAS STASHED HERE &
THERE IN TOWN HALL CUPBOARDS AND IN AN OLD ARMY TRUCK (SEE HISTORY OF THE FOOD BANK.
THEIR PLAQUES READ:
"LACEY FOOD BANK GRATEFULY ACKNOWLEDGES STEFFIE
SERENA - ZYGMOND (ZIGGIE) ZWIERCHOWSKI FOR (HER, HIS ) MANY YEARS OF OUTSTANDING DEDICATION AND COMMUNITY
SERVICE AS A VALUED VOLUNTEER AND FRIEND TO THE NEEDY"
April 2010
THE THIRD AND LAST CERTIFICATE WAS SENT ALL THE WAY TO SOUTH DAKOTA TO MISS DOROTHY MEHLER, THE "VOICE" OF
THE FOOD BANK FOR MANY YEARS BEFORE RELOCATING.. YOU CAN VISIT DOT ON THE VOLUNTEER PAGE, (bottom left) ALONG
WITH HER NOW RETIRED FOOD BANK CAT, MISS ROXIE. MEHLER.
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SGA STRIKES AGAIN
Student Government Association president, Brittany Knoerdel and Alex Maraski
came by the other day with 7 crates of food, collected from the student body of Lacey High School. Bear in mind that this
delivery is only one of several they do throughout the school years. This week is "National Make a Difference " week and in
our case, the staff and students of Lacey High School along with all the schools in Lacey sure do make a difference
to us at the food bank. Thanks to all the young people who make this happen.
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NEW LACEY FOOD BANK LEADERSHIP
Food Bank volunteers gathered around at Community Hall on April
13 to honor outgoing chairman Guy Burnett, and to welcome our two new Co-Chairmen, Laura
Caroccia and Harold (Pete) Peters.
For outgoing chairman Guy, this brings to fruition his long time goal of a committee led organization. Currently Laura
heads the Community Affairs committee, and Pete serves as the chairman of the Volunteers committee. And no,
Guy isn''t retiring, he'll serve as chairman of the Financial committee, has joined the board of trustees, and will
serve as the resident guru along with Dick Sansone, chairman of the Stores committee in case the new "kids"
need some help.
A lot of eating, planning, scheduling and arm bending went on during the meeting which
was attended by an almost full force of dedicated volunteers, including Rob McAvoy, the leader of the newly formed Food
Bank Teen Corp which will be chaired by his mom, Donna McAvoy. The teen corp has evolved into nearly 2 dozen pre-teen
and teens volunteers who have already done yard cleanup for elderly clients, food drives, and the food
bank kids Christmas campaign.
Co-chairman Pete threw in his famous prize drawing table. He offered some pretty good stuff,
no wonder we have such good turnouts at the meetings.
Ten year longevity certificates were presented to Dick Sansone, Bruce & Sally McGahey,Howard
& Rose Furbeck , Ann Brinkman & Ziggie Zwierchoski all of whom worked side by side with Guy during his first
challenging year as chairman of the food bank.
The "Chief" as he will be know forever more (thanks Laura C) was surprised by the presentation
of an engraved plaque acknowledgiing his ten years as chairman and a sheetcake . In turn he presented
gavels to his replacements.... and Laura promises that at the next meeting, she'll not hesitate to use it to restore order.
Now here's a few pictures of Lacey's finest - the dedicated LFB volunteers.
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TROOP 477 PAYS A VISIT TO THE FOOD BANK
After holding a food drive, Troop 477 paid us a visit and had a tour of the food bank.
Greeting the girls were volutneers Andrea Flaherty and storemaster Dick Sansone... And oh yes, Snoopy Burnett came by to say
hello and hand out his autograph. Thanks girls...
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NOW THEY GET TO PACK AND STACK ALL
THE FOOD THEY'VE BROUGHT
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LOOK AT THAT SNOOPY BOY -
GETTING HIS BACK RUBBED
WHILE EYING THE GOODIES
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MYSTERIOUS BOXES LEFT AT THE FOOD BANK
STORESMASTER DICKCAME TO "WORK" TO FIND SEVERAL BOXES ON
HIS DOORSTEP. (GOOD THING IT WASN'T RAINING) ON OPENING THEM, THIS IS WHAT HE FOUND...ALONG WITH A NOTE THAT SAYS " A GIFT
OF CARING BY TROOP 238" ANOTHER GOOD DEED BY ONE OF MANY SCOUT TROOPS WHO HELP US THROUGH OUT THE YEAR.
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ELKS HONOR CHAIRMAN GUY
Luring him to their annual outgoing\incoming leadership installing
ceremony under the pretense that he'd be accepting a donation, the Lacey Elks pulled a surprise and instead of
a check gave him this plaque which pretty much says it all.
"The Elks Distinguished Citizenship Award is
presented to Guy Burnett for Outstanding and Meritorious Service to Humanity "
The chairman was surprised, to say the least . Note him (below) as he points
his finger at one of his new co-chairs who colluded with outgoing Exalted Ruler Ed Eglentowice, to get him there.
He is honored to be feted for outstanding service to humanity but notes that this award of
service should be shared with over 70 committed volunteers - all working to meet the
goals of the food bank which is to see that no one goes to bed hungry.
Thanks to the Elks Lodge for recognizing the work of the Lacey Food Bank and of Guy Burnett,
who has served the food bank for 12 years, the last ten years as chairman.
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WOMEN OF CURVES DONATE OVER A
HALF TON OF FOOD TO LFB
During the month of March, Curves franchises nationwide
carry out their own war against hunger. Here in Lacey, Judy Hyslop (r) and Alan Milboer, owners of Curves, consistantly turn
up with large numbers thanks to the women of Curves who donate so generously to the food bank. Along with food, you'll find
them gathering school supplies for the food bank kids in August and toys in December. Thanks to all of you from all of us.
ALL ABOARD THE ORIENT EXPRESS!
It's that time of year for the "Taste of Southern Ocean County" dinner
and silent auction.. Sponsored by the Southern Ocean Co Community Foundation, a project of the SOC Chamber of Commerce, this
grand event benefits not only the Lacey Food Bank ( the foundation is a major source of our donations
and is an esteemed sponsor ) but also our fellow food banks through out southern Ocean County.
This year's chefs will present a tasty array of dishes from ten European
cities along the route of the Orient Express from Paris to Istanbul. So for an evening of murder, mystery and mayhem, international
food and auction, call the SOC Chamber of Commerce for tickets. (609) 494-7211 x1100 . Tickets are $125. per person
with Visa and Mastercharge accepted.
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MEET THE LACEY FOOD BANK TEEN SQUAD
Pictured: Joe Stapleton, Max McAvoy, Ken Mueller, Kyle Bylsma, Andrew Uvegas, Ashley Tonon, Brianne Mitchell,
Rebeckah Hansen, Devin Ostermann, Kyle Mitchell, Brett Kinsey, Dan McAvoy, Rob McAvoy, Donna McAvoy, Laura Caroccia, and Maddie
Stapleton
Not in photo: Matt MacGilvarey, Jessica Smith, Jenna Locandro, Marissa & Nick Juliano, Dominic
Tulino ,Jenna Caroccia
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To read more about what the teen squad does, scroll down in
this newsletter to a related story. Then, to sign up with the Teen Squad as a volunteer for their service projects,
e-mail Chairwoman Donna McAvoy rdmcavoy@msn.com Tell her something about yourself and leave your name and telephone number. She'll get back to you.
OUR FRIENDS AT CAFFREYS ARE DOING IT AGAIN. ALL MONTH
PATRONS BUY SHAMROCKS AND PAPER THE WALLS - ALL FOR US. SO STOP BY FOR LUNCH, HAPPY HOUR OR DINNER AND TELL THEM THANKS
FROM ALL OF US AT THE LACEY FOOD BANK.
CAFFREY'S IS OUR FIRST & OLDEST "ESTEEMED SPONSOR"
AND KEPT THE FOOD BANK AFLOAT FOR MANY YEARS.
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MARY, MARY, QUITE CONTRARY, HOW DOES YOUR
GARDEN GROW?
NO SILVERBELLS OR COCKLE SHELLS, BUT THE LACEY FOOD BANK YOUTH
COMMTTEE IS HAVING A REALLY FINE FLOWER SALE JUST IN TIME FOR MAY PLANTING AND MOTHER'S DAY.
WE OFFER A WIDE VARIETY OF HEALTHY PLANTS FROM A LOCAL GROWER.
THE PRICES ARE VERY REASONABLE - WITH FLATS OF ANNUAL FLOWERS AND VEGETABLES FOR SALE AT $11.50,
4 1\2 " POTTED HERBS 8\$18.00 OR ONLY $2.25 EACH,. THERE ARE 2 GALLON PERENNIALS
FOR $8.00 AND HANGING BASKETS. FOR YOUR POTS AND WINDOW BOXES WE OFFER A SELECTION OF POTTED
SWEET POTATO VINES, ORNAMENTAL GRASSES, GERANIUMS, ACCENT SPIKES , VINCAS & NEW GUINEAU IMPATIENTS,
MIX AND MATCH WITH YOUR GARDENING FRIENDS.
ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO THE FOOD BANK KIDS FUND WHICH
SPONSORS THE SUMMER READING PROGRAM IN JUNE, THE DISTRIBUTION OF BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLIES IN AUGUST & CLOTHING\TOY
GIFTS AT CHRISTMAS FOR OVER 200 FOOD BANK KIDS
ORDERS MUST BE PREPAID. FOR FULL INFORMATION AND TO DOWNLOAD AN
ORDER SHEET(S) CLICK ON THE PLANT SALE ORDER FORM LINK BELOW (LEFT)
PLANT SALE ORDER SHEET
VOLLEY BALL TOURNAMENT SCORES BIG WITH US
When you think about a night of family fun, nobody does it better than the parent teacher groups
of Lacey Township. This annual Volleyball face off between the teachers and staff of the Cedar Creek, Lanoka Harbor, Forked
River and Mill Pond Schools took place on Saturday February 20 to a SRO crowd of cheering students and their families. Held
at Lacey High School, this event has become a hometown favorite.
Coordinating the event were Carlene Sramaty (who served as the event coordinator) & Kathy Neumann from
Cedar Creek Elementary; Tracy O’Rourke & Laurie Richardson, Lanoka Harbor; Chris Crowell &
Toni McKevash, Forked River and from the Mill Pond School, Lynn Talarico.
The PTO sees this as a great opportunity to teach the students about giving back to the community by having
everyone bring something for the Lacey Food Bank. Each child that donated an item received a ticket for a chance to win a
gift card donated by Walmart . Unclaimed, this also will be given to the food bank
In all 12 crates of food were collected for a total of over 400 pounds (that is one fifth of TON, people)
Showing up to collect the food and bring it back to the food bank were Food Bank's Teen Volunteer Corp, and Laura Caroccia,
vice chair of the food bank.
The food bank is honored to be part of this outstanding community event and we send sincere thanks to the
teachers, parents & students who make this annual event such a success.
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| Dan McAvoy, Dominic Tulino,Max McAvoy, Rob McAvoy and Maraty Smolen |
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| Storekeepers for the night |
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| Melanie Smith & Tina Swain |
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| Raking in the donations ! |
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| Lynn Talarico & Carrie Fracasso |
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CCD STUDENTS PAY US A VISIT
Meet St Pius X 4th graders who, along their CCD advisor, Jacqie Supsie, visited the food bank one sunny Saturday afternoon in January.
Food bank volunteeer Andrea Flaherty led the students through
the real work that it takes to weed out outdated food, then sort, shelve and pack the food before it can be
given to those less fortunate. Greeting the students was the food bank storesmaster, who had just picked up
food which was donated by shoppers at ShopRite so the class was right on time to help out.
Also attending was Snoopy Burnett, who was there to distribute
his autographed picture to all.
Food bank volunteer Andrea Flaherty demonstrates the right way to do
it while stores master Dick keeps a close watch. Pay attention students, Don't mix up the peas and carrots.
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PART OF THE JOB IS TO CHECK THE DATES CAREFULLY.
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This is a lot of food to sort. Not much fun though.
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DID SOMEBODY MENTION FUN? HERE COMES
SNOOPY BOY BURNETT, THE FOOD BANK MASCOT.
A BIT CAMERA SHY, HE LOVES TO HAND OUT
HIS AUTOGRAPHED PICTURE AND GIVE LOTS OF LICKIE KISSIES.
I CONFESS, I AM WHAT THEY CALL AN ATTENTION HOUND !
AND I SURE DO LOVE ALL THIS ATTENTION
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THE LACEY FOOD BANK OFFERS TOURS FOR LACEY
SCOUT, CHURCH & SCHOOL GROUPS . YOUNGSTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BRING ALONG A CAN OR BOX OF FOOD.
WHILE VISITING, THEY'LL HELP SORT THE FOOD, LEARN
ABOUT THE FOOD BANK AND THE PEOPLE IT SERVES AND WHEN POSSIBLE BE GREETED BY SNOOPY BURNETT, THE OFFICIAL MASCOT OF THE
LACEY FOOD BANK.
GROUPS CAN CALL THE FOOD BANK AT 242-2848 FOR INFORMATION
AND TO SCHEDULE A TOUR.
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A NEW YEAR'S GIFT FROM WALMART
HERE ARE FOOD BANK VOLUNTEERS ROSA STEITZ AND LAURA CAROCCIA RECEIVING
A GIANT SIZED CHECK FOR $1,500 FROM WAL MART MANAGER GEORGE SMITH AT A PRESENTATION CEREMONY ON JANUARY 15TH. THIS GIFT
WAS DEDICATED TO THE FOOD BANK KIDS BACK TO SCHOOL FUND, AN EVENT THE FOOD BANK HOLDS EACH AUGUST AT DISTIBUTION. THIS WILL
BUY A LOT OF BACKPACKS - OUR MOST NEEDED ITEM AT BACK TO SCHOOL DAY.THANKS TO THE WALMART COMMUNITY FUND FOR THEIR GENEROUSITY.
Lacey
Food Bank Kids Recap – January 2010
The Lacey Food Bank Kids Committee took on a brand new face in 2009 and challenges quickly became
opportunities as this newest generation of volunteers looked outside the box for new areas of support.
Enter the Teen Squad! A small brigade of 6 local high school students, spearheaded by then LTHS
Senior Jenna Caroccia and LTHS Junior Rob McAvoy, were recruited to assist at 1st Annual Lacey Food Bank Yard Sale.
Despite the worst weather ever, this group of teens moved in, set up, carried in, carried out and generally provided all the
muscle needed to make our first yard sale an outstanding success. By the time our 2nd Yard Sale rolled around in
the spring of 2009, our Teen Squad had grown to 8 members and these yard sale savvy youths had us set up and broken down in
record time.
Under the guidance of Teen Squad Chair, Donna McAvoy, our teens have provided us with far
more than just the physical strength needed to support the Yard Sales, the Book Drive, Back to School, the Teen Squad Food
Drive and the Christmas Shop.
In their spare time, they rake leaves and shovel snow for our homebound clients too! Now a senior
at LTHS, Rob McAvoy has been instrumental in growing this group of community service oriented teens and has himself given
countless hours to each and every project the Lacey Food Bank Kids Committee has organized.
Our current Teen Squad consists of the Mighty McAvoys (Rob, Max and Danny), Hunter Smith, Brianne
Mitchell, Ashley Tonon, Roger Hopson, Alex McElvaney, Rachel McElvaney, Kevin Komorowski, Devon Osterman, Rebeckah Hansen,
and Chris Hofford.
To sign up with the Teen Squad as a volunteer for their service projects, e-mail Chairwoman
Donna McAvoy rdmcavoy@msn.com Tell us something about yourself and leave your name and telephone number. She'll get back to you.
CAFFREY'S AND LACEY VOLUNTEERS
PERFECT TOGETHER !
Lacey's Elite - the volunteeer corp running the Lacey Food
Bank, once more started off the New Year with a volunteer luncheon at CAFFREY's. Why always CAFFREY's? Well, when Chairman
Guy took over ten years ago, there were two faithful contributors, attorney Art Stein - who serves us now as a trustee - and
Dan Coleman, co-owner of Caffrey's with substantial contributions which literally kept the food bank afloat for it's then
45 clients. Trying to put the food bank on a firm footing, we encouraged his example by starting the
esteemed program, which in 2002 had 13 sponsors, and in 2009, almost a hundred. And THAT is why the food bank is faithful
to Caffrey's.
And here's a pictorial ode to the Volunteers of the Lacey
Food Bank, the best Lacey has to offer..........
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