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To keep feeding our critically ill neighbors in need
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Delivering Meals for the Holidays
Every Thanksgiving, our chefs prepare special holiday meals for our clients. This year, over 60 volunteers helped package and deliver oven fresh turkey, stuffing, barbeque beef, macaroni and cheese, pumpkin pie and cookies. That includes 343 lbs of turkey, 171 lbs of stuffing and 86 lbs of cranberry sauce!
We've been receiving overwhelming positive feedback from our clients - they were impressed with the quality, portion sizes and presentation of the Thankgiving meals.
For our clients who live alone, a visit from a volunteer bearing a home-style meal and a smile reminds them of what the holidays are all about. Thanks to everyone who helped make it possible!
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What's Happening
Pie in the Sky raised $538,000 - Thank You!  Thanks to you, Pie in the Sky 2011 raised $538,000 to feed the critically ill -- our most successful pie sale ever! This will allow us to deliver thousands of meals to our critically ill homebound neighbors. From all of us at Community Servings, THANK YOU! Check out this year's media coverage including interviews on WBUR, Boston Globe, City Line and NECN.
The BBC comes to Community Servings  As part of World's AIDS Day on December 1st, the BBC visited Community Servings and went on the road with delivery driver Christopher Muhammad to deliver meals. Two of our clients spoke with the BBC about the role that Community Servings has played in their struggle with HIV/AIDS. Lester Payne said "I am HIV positive and have been HIV positive since 1991. I am a client of Community Servings who I credit for helping me live a more nutritious life and I'm always amazed at how few can help so many people."
Job Openings
 We have two job openings to fill! Our senior staff averages over 9 years with the agency and these key positions rarely become available. If you or someone you know would like to work in this dynamic environment and help shape the future of Community Servings, please contact Fred Ritzau at fritzau@servings.org. For more details, click the job title:- Executive Chef - the Executive Chef is responsible for the full operation of our kitchen
- Vice President of Programs -the Vice President of Programs is responsible for all Agency programming focused on clients, job trainees and volunteers
It's Carol Yavner Day at Community Servings!
Carol Yavner has been a dedicated Community Servings' volunteer since 1997. Every Tuesday and Thursday, Carol donates her time to answer phone calls and greet fellow volunteers and guests. In her 14 years of service Carol has completed over 7,000 volunteer hours. During the busy holiday season, she juggles hundreds of phone calls for over 40 staff members. Her warm smile and great sense of humor makes everyone who walks through our doors feel welcome. In recognition of her 14 years of service, today is Carol Yavner Day and our clients meals are delivered in her honor.
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Upcoming Events
Simon Pearce Thursday, December 15, 2011 Simon Pearce, a New  England-based designer of hand-blown glass, is donating a portion of the proceeds from their Corinth Twist Bauble sales to Community Servings. It's never too early to start thinking about the holiday season. Simon Pearce is here to help with a dazzling collection of glass ornaments that are sure to bring radiant style to your Christmas tree.
In addition, on Thursday, December 15th, Simon Pearce on Newbury Street is generously donating 15% of their sales to Community Servings, so make sure to stop by and pick up all of your holiday gifts!
Harvard Book Store
Sunday, December 18, 2011
 On Sunday, December 18th, the Harvard Book Store is generously donating a portion of their sales to Community Servings. Make sure to do your holiday shopping through Harvard Book Store and help feed the critically ill. This promotion is valid online as well as in-store.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Holiday Baskets Basket Central: December 9th - 13th Basket Delivery: Saturday, December 17th  Help us deliver warm clothes, basic necessities, and holiday treats to our clients and their families. We need your help at Basket Central December 9th through the 13th and with Holiday Basket Delivery on December 17th. Contact Ashley Boyd at aboyd@servings.org for more information.
Holiday Meal Delivery Friday, December 23, 2011  Help us deliver mouthwatering holiday meals to our critically ill clients. Contact Ashley Boyd at aboyd@servings.org or 617-522-7777x228 for more information. Volunteer date is December 23rd.
LifeSavor Committee  Join the LifeSavor Committee! Looking for a fun and exciting way to give back? Join our LifeSavor planning committee! Help out with the luxury auction, festive balloon pop, and event day coordination. Email tleahy@servings.org for more information.
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Thank You
Ashmont Grill  "Give Back With the Grill" to benefit Community Servings was a great success! Thanks to our friends at Ashmont Grill that raised money to help feed our critically ill clients.
JP Rocks and Rolls  Thanks to everyone that stopped by JP Rocks and Rolls on November 6th and a special thanks to Spontaneous Celebrations for their generosity!
Turner Fisheries Turner Fisheries has  been a generous contributor during this year's Pie in the Sky fundraiser. Not only did they provide their space for our Pie kickoff party, but they donated 10% of a week of sales to Community Servings. We cannot thank them enough!
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Prudential Center  Thank you to the Prudential Center for hosting our annual "Pie Day!" We held a flash mob, handed out free slices of Montilio's Bakery pie and Starbucks coffee and spread the word about all things Pie.
Atlantica  Thank you to Atlantica who donated a portion of the proceeds from their delicious holiday brunch on November 20th to Community Servings!
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LifeSavor 2012 is going to be held on Thursday, May 31, 2012 at 
On November 9th cookbook authors,