June News from SSKP

Latest News - June 2023

Dear Friends,

Last weekend I was humbled to gather with more than a hundred SSKP Volunteers. The efforts of each volunteer make a tangible difference in our region. Together we endeavor to ensure our neighbors and friends have access to food. Together we carry, sort, prepare, plan, cook, serve, laugh, and share food and fellowship. Our mission is profound, relatable, and attainable.

I am often seen as a dreamer, and I believe the dream that all should have access to food is achievable…together!

The dedicated SSKP volunteers give of their time, talents, and energy to share food and fellowship. Our 5 pantries, 8 meal sites, and backpack support pantry function seamlessly due to the hundreds of volunteers who make up meal teams, serve as meal site coordinators, and serve as pantry volunteers.

By the end of May 2023, we had shared over 800,000 pounds of food which equates to over 600,000 meals. This is possible with all the kind hearts and hands that partner together!

Thank you SSKP Volunteers!

You are amazing!

Amy

Volunteer Appreciation Picnic

On Saturday, June 3rd SSKP hosted our Volunteer Appreciation Picnic at Grace Episcopal Church in Old Saybrook. Over one hundred members of the SSKP family joined together to celebrate our mission, honor devoted members of the staff, and share food and fellowship!

It was such a wonderful gathering, and we are so thankful to Grace Church for generously hosting, the gift of music from Band of Friends, delicious food from Lenny & Joe’s of Madison, and to all the staff, Board members, and volunteers who worked to make the picnic such a memorable day.

Thank you, L-OL Food Share Garden

Many thanks to our friends at The Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden for all their hard work and generosity as they grow fresh produce for SSKP's pantries! Below are some pictures of this amazing group of gardeners and their beautiful fresh produce.

Learn more about the L-OL Food Share Garden and all our garden partners here. We are so grateful for their gifts of fresh food!

Essex Lions Club "Night of Giving"

The Essex Lion's Club awarded SSKP a very generous grant of $1,500, presented at their annual "Night of Giving" held on May 30th at the Ivoryton Playhouse. Thank you, Essex Lion's Club! Your steadfast support of our mission makes a real difference.

"Four on the Fourth" Race for SSKP

Support this great annual race in Chester on the 4^th of July!

Start a team in the Chester Rotary's 45th Annual "Four on the Fourth" Race - and you can raise funds for SSKP!

Your choice - run in the Live Race on July 4 - or run a Virtual Race between July 4 - 10.

Click here for more information

Please Support SSKP

Many families continue to struggle with the high cost of food and other basic needs. If you are able, please make a gift to this year’s Spring Appeal. Your generosity helps assure that we can continue to provide food each week to our neighbors in need. Thank you!