by Sue Miyamoto Boxes are packed for our curbside service, refrigerators are stocked with vegetables, and Kitty Daly is hard at working sorting disposable diapers. A warm thanks to the Junior League of the Champlain Valley Diaper Bank which provided the diapers. Also, Aunt Dot’s Place is very thankful for the recent monetary donations that...Read More

by Sue Miyamoto Curbside serve at Aunt Dot’s Place Aunt Dot’s Place, a food shelf for Essex, Essex Junction, Jericho, Underhill, and Westford is open because it is an essential service. The word “essential” means absolutely necessary, extremely important. To our clients, we are a lifeline, supporting them in feeding their families. Being an essential...Read More

by Sue Miyamoto Dunkin Donuts had an ad campaign, that said “American Runs on Dunkin”, which leads me to the question, what does Aunt Dot’s Place run on? First, Aunt Dot’s Place, a food shelf that serves Essex, Essex Junction, Westford, Jericho, and Underhill, runs by volunteers. From its board members, to bargain shoppers, to...Read More

by Sue Miyamoto During these difficult times, please consider volunteering at Aunt Dot’s Place, if you are working from home, and can spare some time. A lot of Aunt Dot’s volunteers are senior citizens who may need to stay home for health reasons. If you are younger and at less risk, and have some time...Read More

by Sue Miyamoto Little steps in the right direction will get you where you want to go. You may not have time to volunteer or much money to give, but small acts of kindness add up. For example, we are out of condiments at Aunt Dot’s Place. We need salt and pepper, ketchup and mustard,...Read More