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Governor Patrick Visits
Community Servings
 From left to right: Governor Deval Patrick, Secretary of Health and Human Services Dr. Judy Ann Bigby, ChopChop Founder Sally Sampson (Photos: Eric Haynes/Governor's Office) |
Massachusetts Governor, Deval Patrick held a press conference at Community Servings to announce the launch of ChopChop - a free monthly newsletter that will provide Massachusetts families with healthy, fun and easy-to-make recipes featuring local produce.
After the press conference, the Governor took a tour of Community Servings' state-of-the-art kitchen and made cranberry applesauce with children ages five to twelve. Governor Patrick was also joined by Secretary of Health and Human Services Dr. Judy Ann Bigby, Department of Public Health (DPH) Commissioner John Auerbach, Department of Agricultural Resources (DAR) Commissioner Scott Soares, DTA Commissioner Dan Curley, ChopChop Founder Sally Sampson and others.
"We're committed to finding new ways to fight obesity and reduce chronic disease in Massachusetts," said Governor Patrick. "This new effort is a way to bring parents and children together in the kitchen to create healthy, nutritious meals while spending time together as a family."
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What's Happening
Calling all Mustache Growers!
 All right men, it's time to help a great cause by lending us your upper lip for the month of February. For our third annual Sponsor My 'Stache mustache growing fundraiser, we are asking all you guys to start off clean shaven on February 1st and grow, grow, grow while soliciting donations from your friends, family, and coworkers to benefit our food and nutrition program. Then, to celebrate all things mustachioed, join us at the Mustachio Bashio party at City Table on February 29th for complimentary cocktails, hors'doeuvres and other mustachioed festivities. Sign-up to grow a 'Stache.
Our Job Trainees are busy in the kitchen
 Take a look at what our Job Trainees have been cooking! They've made some mouthwatering dishes over the past few weeks including strawberry shortcake, homemade holiday cookies, fish and some amazing salads. We are excited to welcome our new incoming class!
Introducing our Boston Marathon Team
 Team Community Servings--Fiona Hughes, Brandon Keith, Tyler Melazzo, and Coach Steve Miller--are training hard to run the 116th Boston Marathon on Monday, April 16, 2012 for Community Servings. Join us in encouraging them to reach their personal fundraising goal of $5,000 by donating today. All funds raised will allow Community Servings to provide hearty and nourishing home-delivered meals to neighbors struggling with cancer, MS, Lupus, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening illnesses.
A Heartfelt Holiday Thank You from our Clients
 Thanks to hundreds of generous and intrepid volunteers, our clients' holidays included thoughtful gifts and a festive meal.
One client said "The food that is delivered to me is a life saver...allowing me to continue living with the virus...and keeping me strong and healthy. The meals are fantastic and I want to compliment the chefs who work so hard at making them such healthy, nutritious ones."
Community Servings is deeply grateful to each and every volunteer who purchased items for our clients' gift baskets, called clients for their holiday wish lists, delivered holiday meals and baskets, organized toy drives, prepared and packaged meals, and sorted holiday baskets. Your time, energy and dedication are an inspiration!
Dedication and Inspiration
 Community Servings' CEO, David Waters says goodbye to Executive Chef Brad Stevens, and the VP of Programs, Rosario Dominguez in his new blog entry: Dedication and Inspiration. |
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Upcoming Events
Mustachio Bashio
Wednesday, February 29, 2011
 To wrap up the Sponsor My 'Stache fundraiser, we'll be having the third annual Mustachio Bashio to thank all our growers, raise money for Community Servings and to celebrate all things mustachioed! With your ticket, enjoy complimentary cocktails, delicious hors d'oeuvres and help our judge, Jenny Johnson of NECN pick the best mustaches. Gentlemen & ladies who arrive mustachioed will be entered into a special raffle for a chance to win a fabulous prize. Purchase tickets and sign up to be a grower!
LifeSavor - 20th Anniversary
Thursday, May 31, 2012
 LifeSavor 2012 -- Community Servings' annual spring gala will be held on Thursday, May 31, 2012. Mark your calendar for "Boston's Best Dinner Party with a Conscience" and be on the lookout for more details and how to purchase a ticket. |
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Volunteer Opportunities
LifeSavor Balloon Committee Members
In exchange for a $50, $100, $200 or $500 donation to Community Servings, guests pop festive LifeSavor balloons and win the prize described inside. Prizes are donated by generous local and national supporters, and include gift certificates, hotel stays, theater tickets, and more. We are looking for Balloon Pop Committee Members to help round up donations and help out at the event.
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Thank You!
Whole Foods Supports Pie in the Sky  Whole Foods presented Community Servings with a donation for $30,729.69 which was a result of a Whole Foods initiative to gives back 5 percent of a selected day's net sales to local nonprofits. See more at Boston.com. Simon Pearce
 Simon Pearce, a New England-based designer of hand-blown glass donated a portion of the proceeds from their Corinth Twist Bauble sales and store sales to Community Servings. Thank you to Simon Pearce for their help in feeding the critically ill. Harvard Book Store
 On Sunday, December 18th, the Harvard Book Store generously donated a portion of their sales to Community Servings. Thank you.
Huron Village  Thank you to the Huron Village businesses in Cambridge for donating $2,364 through their Holiday Raffle and First Thursday event on December 1st! Your generosity will help us feed more critically ill neighbors in need. |
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