February - featuring: The Fair Booth, The Quilt Raffle and The Jelly Collection

WELCOME to our 'Almost Still February' newsletter...

EXODUS 4:2

(God asks Moses),

“What is this in your hand?”

Moses isn’t around now but if he was he might ask you:

"What do you have to give?

Volunteer time to help the cause?

Prayers in support of the volunteers?

Jelly for March?

Other snacks?

Check?

Cash?

Please think of ways to help,

"FEED THE NEED

FEED THE KIDS"

(God and Moses approve of this message)

Email: feedtheneedputnam@yahoo.com

Phone: 386-227-7503

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Quilt Raffle

Feed the Need Quilt Raffle 2026 “In His Dreams”

This is your chance to win a breathtaking, one-of-a-kind handmade quilt

while helping feed local children!

“In His Dreams” was created by award-winning quilter Leslie A. Mullins, known for her

beautiful Quilts of Valor creations, and expertly quilted by Cathy at Miss D’s. This stunning

piece is valued at $2,000 and could be yours! It would make a great Father’s Day gift!

Every ticket helps support Feed the Need’s Over the Weekend Backpack Program, providing food for children who might otherwise go hungry on weekends.

$25 per ticket = 3 chances to WIN!

Visit us at our fair booth in March to grab your tickets!

See this incredible quilt in person at the Exhibition Hall, where it will be entered in the quilt

contest!

Don’t want to wait? Many ways to participate:

Call 386-227-7503 or

Get tickets now: Zeffy.com

Win something beautiful. Support a powerful mission. Help feed local kids.

PUTNAM FAIR IS MARCH 20-28

Don’t Miss the Feed the Need booth

at the 76th Putnam County Fair, March 20–28

The Putnam County Fair is back, and this year is bigger than ever. As our nation

celebrates 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the

76th Putnam County Fair will honor this historic milestone with a patriotic celebration

you won’t want to miss.

Be sure to stop by the Feed the Need of Putnam County booth and experience our

country-inspired display, challenge friends and family to a game of cornhole or giant

Connect Four, and learn how you can make a real difference for local children facing

hunger.

While you’re there, purchase your tickets for our highly anticipated 2026 Quilt Raffle,

“In His Dreams.” This stunning, one-of-a-kind handmade quilt supports Feed the

Need’s Over the Weekend Backpack Program, helping provide food for children when

school meals are unavailable. Every ticket helps feed kids and could make you the

winner of an extraordinary quilt.

Make plans now to visit us at the fairgrounds March 20–28 and be part of the

excitement.

Learn more about the fair:

Putnam County Fair Website

Purchase quilt raffle tickets in advance:

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

See you at the fair.

March Donation Drive — Jelly Collection!

In March, we are collecting plastic jars (no glass please) of jelly to send home with more than 800 food-insecure students in Putnam County during Spring Break — a time when school meals are unavailable.

Your donation helps ensure children have something familiar, easy, and nourishing to eat while they are home from school.

Thank you for supporting Feed the Need and helping care for local kids!

JELLY DROP-OFF SPOTS:

Please drop off your donations at any of these locations:

Palatka:

Ameris Bank Hwy 19

100 Florida 19, Palatka

During Business Hours

Chip’s Water Works

701 N. Moody Rd, Palatka

Inside industrial warehouse

HCA Florida Putnam Hospital

611 Zeagler Dr, Palatka

Donation Cart in the Front Lobby

Putnam County School District Office

200 Reid St, Palatka

During Business Hours

Ameris Bank (Downtown)

601 Reid St, Palatka

During Business Hours

East Palatka:

Capital City Bank

148 South Hwy 17, East Palatka

South Putnam:

Beulah Baptist Church

106 Beulah Church Rd, Crescent City, FL Weds – afternoon/evening; Fridays - all day;

Sundays – 9am - 7pm

Honor a loved one with a

Memorial Donation

through FTN’s sponsorship program.

Email:

feedtheneedputnam@yahoo.com

or call, 386-937-3862

to create a lasting tribute.

Current Contribution, In memory of

Mary JoAnn Thompson

FEBRUARY - VOLUNTEER BIRTHDAYS

DIANA JONES February 3rd

Celebrate your birthday by supporting FTN! On Facebook, click the dots icon, select "Fundraiser" and choose Feed the Need of Putnam County. Make your day meaningful!

Feed the Need of Putnam County

PO Box 1321, Palatka, FL 32178

(386) 937-3862

158 Louis Broer Rd. East Palatka, FL 32131

DROP OFFS BY APPOINTMENT PLEASE

Call/Text 386-227-7503

feedtheneedputnam@yahoo.com

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