First of all as many of the clubs are experiencing, certain programs have had to be cancelled leaving money in the club account! We decided that now was a good time to give even more to our local food banks. On top of that we found out that the Brunswick Food Bank was so short on toilet paper that they could only give a family 2 rolls a week!!! So our Rotarians were led by PDG Jack Young who hit every store in Brunswick and Medina trying to buy toilet paper! One store said you could buy one pack while another let you have two packs. He managed to get over 100 rolls. Then Dave Tenny, one of our new Rotarians, realized that he had a small supply at his place of business and rounded up another 80 rolls. As other Rotarians shopped for toilet paper and other items the Food Pantry needed we were able to supply them so they could supply those in need! Some dropped off the items at my home while others met us at the Food Pantry. The picture is taken outside the Food Pantry with Phyllis who heads up the volunteers.
Feeding Medina County supplies meals for all children in our community that have a need by packing up food and delivering. Although they do not need our hands and feet right now (we are on the list) they were very pleased to have the extra money we sent.
St. Ambrose has their own Food Pantry. Being private they can help those that might fall through the cracks. They were in need of hams for Easter and were told that there was a short supply of hams! None of the grocery stores would order for them. PDG Jack went to Save A Lot to see what they had and how many we could buy. Rotarians were standing by to go in and buy however many hams they were allowed. Jack spoke to the manager who stepped up and said he would be happy to order what was needed! Rotary picked up the tab and many people had a good meal.
This week we did our first Cash Mob to a small business called Kelly’s Café. Kelly is the owner and she makes the best crepes! Jim and Heather Horn led the charge and called Kelly to make sure she could handle the mob and had enough food! Kelly was so pleased. The picture is of Jim Horn leaving with lunch for his family. He happened to be there when Jack went to pick up our lunch.
Next week we will choose another small business!
Yours In Rotary Spirit and Friendship
Marsha Pappalardo, Secretary
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