April 3, 2018 | Sue Miyamoto According to actress, comedian, director and writer Amy Poehler, “It’s never overreacting to ask for what you want and need.” This is true of any relationship. Aunt Dot’s Place is a food shelf in relationship with people in need, but also in relationship with the larger community of Essex, Essex...Read More

March 4, 2018 | Sue Miyamoto In February, Essex Elementary, Founders Memorial School, and Essex Middle School and both Central Offices of the Essex Westford School District, collected food for Aunt Dot’s Place. Two fifth grade boys from Founders excitedly helped load the bus on February 23.  A school bus, pulled up to Aunt Dot’s...Read More

February 20, 2018 | Sue Miyamoto Valentine’s Day with its hearts and red roses, luscious chocolates, candy hearts with silly sentiments, and cute homemade or store-bought cards has passed. The weather is fickle, fluctuating between snow flurries, and rain, sunny skies and slate gray skies, but, thankfully, each day it stays light a bit longer....Read More

February 9, 2018 | Sue Miyamoto Have you considered volunteering at Aunt Dot’s serving the needy in our community? Have you wondered what it would be like? I volunteered yesterday,February 8 from 8:30 – 11:00 AM,  and this is my experience. A friendly volunteer greets you and gives you a red apron to put on and a name...Read More

January 26, 2018 | Sue Miyamoto Malala Yousafzai said “Let us remember: One book, one pen, one child, and one teacher can change the world.” How can a busy teacher, already burdened with so much to do, make an impact on hunger in our community. Here are several ideas to consider:  First, talk about hunger...Read More