Each year, in the spring and fall, the members of our parish
conference of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul and youth from
our Religious Education program combine efforts to assist in a Food
Drive to benefit our parish food pantry. We appreciate the
generosity and cooperation of our local markets without whom our
efforts could not be possible. The Food Drive is held at Big
Bunny Market in Southbridge and Shaw's and Super Stop & Shop Markets
in Sturbridge. The manager of each store is very helpful in
accommodating our needs and allowing us to hold this important drive
to supplement our pantry needs.
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| As we begin the shelves are empty |
And our stock is low, there are
plenty of empty spaces. |
It starts with our youth who pass
out flyers identifying our need as people enter the markets to
shop. |
Another teen ready for a shopper to be able
to identify our needs. |
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| Paula, our Co-President with a helping teen
and parishioner. |
Passing out the flyers at Big
Bunny Market. |
Clara and Delores collect the
food as people leave at Shaw's Market. |
Kathryn and Louise help to collect food
outside Super Stop & Shop. |
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| Some of the crew that helped out. |
Cheryl & Stan with a family that
helped out that day. |
Nel & Judy cheerfully take
donations. |
Arnie, Bill & Anne share a light moment
during the drive. |
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| Another pair of teens who helped in our
effort. |
Gail and Vivian also help in
collecting at Super Stop & Shop. |
It is a fun and friendly time for
those who help us. |
Even families come together; here is Olivia &
Griffin. |
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| A look at the activity our effort generates. |
Cliff helps to collect food
outside Big Bunny Market. |
Bill & Don help to unload the
food and get it down and into the pantry. |
More bags of food arriving to help us out. |
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| John and Don help to stock the shelves. |
A big difference in the amount on
the shelves at the end of the day. |
Jim & Don check stock our
shelves. |
A final check that all is in order |
