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August 2019 E-NEWS
LEV'S CORNER
June 15th marked one year of the Neighborhood Food Project. I was so impressed when I first learned about this project. As I have seen it in action, it makes me happy, it inspires me, and it sparks hopefulness about the capacity of our community to respond to need. The project is an effort to diversify sources of food coming into ASC's food pantry so that we can increase the amount of food shoppers take home.
Please join me in thanking the 20 Neighborhood Coordinators and 181 ongoing food donors who have donated, delivered, and sorted 15,214 pounds of food and personal care products this year. The food brought in is vital in its quantity (that's 12,678 meals!) and adds variety and choice for our shoppers. The project also increases community awareness of food insecurity locally. ASC's Neighborhood Food Project would not be possible without Lisa Solowiej and Jocelyn Potter, the volunteer organizers of this amazing effort. Please join me in sending our most sincere gratitude to them as well.
The Neighborhood Food Project (NFP) builds community and feeds neighbors through the regular collection of food donations. It is a great way to get volunteers of all ages involved in the Amherst Survival Center.
We have big hopes for the continued growth of this program in the coming year! To continue our expansion,
we need additional Neighborhood Coordinators from Amherst, Belchertown, Ware, Leverette, South Deerfield, South Hadley, Sunderland or Whately.
Neighborhood coordinators recruit a group of 5-15 neighbors to be regular food d
onors, and then every other month (on the third Saturday), they pick up bags of food donations f
rom their neighbors and bring them to the Amherst Survival Center.
Interested in learning more? Fill out this
interest form
or e
mail neighborhoodfood@amherstsurvival.org .
Below you'll find some upcoming events and special activities happening in the Center this month.
Thank you for your continued support, partnership, and engagement.
Please share this e-news with someone who may be
interested in our programs.
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DIAPER DRIVE ALL MONTH!
August is Diaper Drive month! You received an email from us last Tuesday (7/30/19) with lots of details. No family should have to choose between clean diapers, rent, food or the electric bill.
Together, we can end local diaper need.
We are thrilled to report that donations are already rolling in.
We've received over 3,500 diapers so far! This year we anticipate distributing well over 80,000 so every donation counts!
JOIN US!
1) Donate diapers! (The most popular sizes are 4, 5 and 6.) Bring them to ASC or to one of the amazing local businesses collecting them for ASC.
2) Make a financial donation toward the purchase of diapers on our
website or send a check (PO Box 9629, North Amherst, MA 01059). Include "diapers" in the note/memo.
Thank you for helping us wipe out diaper need in our community.
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VOLUNTEER ORIENTATIONS
- Tuesday, Aug. 20: 9:30-10:45 am
- Wednesday, Aug 28: 1:00-2:15 pm
- Tuesday, Sept. 10th - 2:30-3:45pm
- Wednesday, Sept. 11th - 1:00-2:15 pm
- Thursday, Sept. 12th - 9:30-10:45 am
- Monday, Sept. 16th - 9:30-10:45 am
- Wednesday, Sept. 18th - 1:00-2:15 pm
- Thursday, Sept. 19th - 9:30-10:45 am
- Tuesday, Sept. 24th - 9:30-10:45 am
- Wednesday, Sept. 25th - 1:00-2:15 pm
- Friday, Sept. 27th - 9:30-10:45 am
"I look forward every week to my shift serving lunch. Whatever else is going on, I know it will make me happy to walk through the doors at ASC." --ASC Volunteer
Weekly shifts, monthly shifts, one-time and group opportunities.
For more information: contact Carleen Basler, Volunteer Coordinator:
click here, call 549-3968 x111, or email carleen@amherstsurvival.org.
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Enjoy live music and a delicious lunch.
Music with Jay
Friday, Aug. 30, 12-1 pm
Music with Jacqui
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MONTHLY FOOT CLNIC
Aug 2 ~ 11AM-2:30PM
Registered foot nurse Debra Deane is providing foot care on the first Friday. Open to all. Appointments available from 11-1:30, Drop ins until 2:30.
Call Tracey x102 to reserve a time.
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MOVIN' TO THE MUSIC w/ ROBIN
Mondays Aug 12 & 19 ~ 11:15AM-12:00PM
Join Robin for a fun, supportive movement and fitness experience. All abilities welcome!
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WEDNESDAY AUG 14: 1-4 PM
FIELD TRIP TO LOOK PARK
We will have passes for the train, pedal boats and mini-golf. Use the playgrounds and spray park. You are welcome to come with us in the van, or meet us there (vehicle passes available). Call Tracey x102 to sign up.
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 9:30AM-11:30AM
THE FOOD PANTRY & COMMUNITY STORE ARE OPEN!
3rd Saturday morning of the month.
Last shopper registered at 11:15AM
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 22
, 2:00-4:30PM
SEWING REPAIR WORKSHOP
Community members are welcome to bring in special projects (clothing repair, curtains, etc.), get expert guidance, and have access to sewing machines and most of the needed supplies.
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SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
We want to recognize the following businesses, organizations, and groups that have made a donation, conducted a drive, or volunteered their time in the past month.
If we missed your group, please let us know!
THANK YOU...
Dale Frank Insurance
for doing a diaper drive.
Peterson Productions DJ Services for playing music at our summer BBQ.
UMass international Exchange for volunteering as part of our "unload a truck" program on Monday afternoons.
Whole Foods Market for hosting a Giving Grill to raise funds for ASC.
and... to all the amazing farms, filling our shelves with fresh produce to distribute:
Amherst College Book and Plow Farm
Astarte Farm
Buffum Brook Farm
Many Hands Farm
Next Barn Over Farm
Old Friends Farm
Riverland Farm
Simple Gifts Farm
UMass Student Research Farm
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Amherst Survival Center | PO Box 9629, 138 Sunderland Road | North Amherst, MA 01059
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