Dear Wonderful Volunteers,
In this constantly changing world, one thing I can count on is our volunteers. Some of you are just starting and some have been volunteering for years. You are seen and appreciated, and you do essential work. Because of you, families are fed and individuals are supported, in the crucial need of adequate nutrition.
I’m excited to announce that Andrea Francalangia has just been voted on the board. Andrea is a teacher, a shift leader, and was Aunt Dot’s Places Board President when we first started. We are very excited to have her back on the board. She brings a wealth of knowledge and a heart for our mission.
Our Executive Director, Kaki McGeary, has been working hard training new volunteers and streamlining our operations. She has updated our volunteer guide for Saturday pick-ups.
Our committee structure is set, with clear expectations listed. Right now, we have openings for volunteers on the Outreach Committee and the Development and Marketing Committee. The Outreach Committee participates in community events such as National Night Out and Big Beautiful Life and coordinates large food drives such as the Memorial Day Parade and Post Office food drive. The Development and Marketing Committee coordinates fundraising including our Annual Appeal, donor relations, and plans our annual Community Appreciation Event (for volunteers and donors). At our last event, donors really enjoyed touring our facility, getting to see what their donations are supporting.
Special thanks to Mason Bauer, who is a student who runs his own business. He organized a silent auction and used the proceeds to buy 50 pounds of beef from Lawrence Family Farms, which he donated to Aunt Dot’s Place. His Dad volunteers at Aunt Dots on shifts and is part of our delivery program!
February Summary:
Purchased Food (Cost)
| Food Bank | $493 |
| Stores | $10,761 |
| Milk Vouchers | $1,018 |
Purchased Food (Pounds)
| Food Bank | 397 pounds |
| Stores | 5,664 pounds |
| Milk Vouchers | 1,754 pounds |
Donations from Organizations:
| Addi’s Blood Drive | 37 pounds |
| Essex Alliance Church | 903 pounds |
| Essex Town Yoga | 65 pounds |
| First Republic | 44 pounds |
| Grace Methodist Church | 20 pounds |
| Guy’s Farm and Yard | 30 pounds |
| M&T Bank | 19 pounds |
| Mallett’s Bay UCC | 51 pounds |
| Market 32 Bin | 133 pounds |
| Nova | 96 pounds |
| Park Street Kuts | 26 pounds |
| Pepperidge Farms | 208 pounds |
| Poorhouse Pies | 101 pounds |
| Snowflake Chocolate | 88 pounds |
| Starbucks | 260 pounds |
| Town Meadow | 360 pounds |
| Twincraft | 28 pounds |
| Vermont Food Bank (Free) | 826 pounds |
| Whitcomb Woods | 90 pounds |
Individuals/Unknown (Pounds): 900 pounds
Donations from Grocery Stores (Pounds):
| Costco | 2,777 pounds |
| Hannaford | 3,475 pounds |
| Trader Joe’s | 575 pounds |
Grand Total: 18,927 pounds
This is amazing! Thank you all for your service to your community.
Sincerely,
Sue Miyamoto
Board Member