By Sue Miyamoto This September, Hannafords in Essex is again supporting Aunt Dot’s Place. Each time, a shopper purchases the $2.50 Fight Hunger Bag, Aunt Dot’s Place will receive $1.00 to support our mission of fighting food insecurity in Essex, Essex Junction, Jericho, Underhill, and Westford. Now that we can’t use plastic bags, these reusable...Read More

by Sue Miyamoto In August, Sammie Beebe, with the help of many hard-working volunteers, held a garage sale to raise money for Aunt Dot’s Place, for several weekends in August. They raised about $5,500 dollars! Thank you to all who donated goods, organized items, and worked the sale! Amazing!Read More

by Sue Miyamoto As we were sorting fresh vegetables from Hannaford and Price Chopper today, I saw bags and bags of canned goods that included beans, fruit cocktail, and peaches. I found out that a single volunteer orders items from Hannaford most weeks, and donates them to Aunt Dot’s Place. Today she donated 140 pounds...Read More

by Sue Miyamoto Individuals and organizations give to Aunt Dot’s Place all the time. Usually, I find out who gave what and express thanks to the many wonderful givers who make our work possible. Your giving meets needs and inspires others to give too. But is this case, we have received two very thoughtful gifts,...Read More

by Sue Miyamoto The Fourth of July parade organized by Darell Langworthy, owner of Mark BBQ and Heart and Soul, and supported by our wonderful community raised over 784 pounds of food. Darrell also gave a $500.00 check to Aunt Dot’s Place. Thank you to all who participated.Read More