Dear Wonderful Volunteers, I am remembering today the words of Martin Luther King, Jr., who said in 1965, “Let us march on poverty until no American parent has to skip a meal so that their children may eat.” Yet we know from our clients that some of them did skip meals so their children could eat, but...Read More

Dear Wonderful Volunteers, November was an amazing month for Aunt Dot’s Place with the government shutdown, the freeze of SNAP benefits, the increasing numbers of clients, but also the amazing outpouring of support from our community. I’m so proud of every volunteer who manned longer shifts and who spent hours processing food donations that just...Read More

Dear Wonderful Volunteers, As many of you know, the government shutdown has exacerbated food insecurity for many. The number of clients who come to Aunt Dot’s Place is steadily rising. There has been a 22 percent increase in clients since last year. In October, we had 303 visits. Fortunately, our community has been responding with...Read More

Dear Aunt Dot’s Place Volunteers, At our October 8th Board Meeting, each director shared something they appreciate about volunteering at Aunt Dot’s Place. We discussed friendships we’ve gained and a sense of purpose, knowing that we are really helping people in our community. Amy Boudreaux, Board Secretary, mentioned that she appreciates that ADP is responsive to...Read More

Dear Aunt Dot’s Place Volunteers, I appreciate all your hard work. Please save the date for our Donor/Volunteer Appreciation event, scheduled for November 6th. More details will be coming soon. I’m also thankful for two checks we recently received, one for $10,000 and one for $5,000. Both our volunteers and our donors help us continue...Read More