Pantry Coordinator Appreciation |
This month at the Putnam County School Board meeting, we recognized our incredible school pantry coordinators & pickup volunteers! While some couldn’t attend, we are deeply grateful for their dedication to ensuring students have food every weekend. Thank you for all you do!
Pictured (L to R):
First Row: Superintendent Rick Surrency, Ashley McCool, Stacey Eisold, Bud McInnis, Jocelyn Lara, Dakota Whitley, Odell Ford, Diane Williams, Michelle Parnell, Aaron Walker, Kathy Hoyt, Jackie Porter, Becci Motes, Denise Bramlitt, Renee Hough.
Second Row: School Board Members Linda Wagner, Phil Leary, Sandra Gilyard, David Buckles, Holly Pickens.
| Interlachen Culinary Arts Program |
Feed the Need of Putnam County presented a $1,000 check to Chef Aaron Walker and Kathy Hoyt of the Interlachen High School Culinary Arts Program! Along with fresh meat and produce that FTN provides, these funds will help purchase essential classroom items. We're honored to support students in developing valuable cooking skills!
Pictured (L to R): Stacey Eisold, Denise Bramlitt, Kathy Hoyt, Aaron Walker, Bud McInnis, Renee Hough, Jackie Porter, Ashley McCool.
| | THANK YOU WASTE NOT ORANGE PARK AND RICHARD PICKIS | |
Thank you Waste Not Want Not Orange Park, for providing snacks to help feed food insecure children! A huge shoutout to our amazing volunteer, Richard Pickis, for making the trip to Orange Park to ensure these snacks reach our weekend food bags. We appreciate all of you you!
Pictured (L to R): Richard Pickis and Waste Not Volunteers
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Join us at the Putnam County Fair
Stop by the Feed the Need fair booth and win a prize!
Let us know if you would like to volunteer at the booth!
| | A huge thank you to volunteers Bob Emery and his friend John from Michigan for donating their time and talent to update and repair the floor of our new FTN Fair Booth! Your hard work is truly appreciated! | | |
Happy Birthday, Kan Dee Bacon!
Join us in celebrating Kan Dee this month! We’re so grateful for all you do to support Feed the Need of Putnam County and our mission to fight childhood hunger. Wishing you a month filled with joy, laughter, and love!
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Happy Birthday this month to one of Feed the Need’s amazing board members Brittany Goodson! We are all wishing you a fantastic month filled with joy, love, and celebration. Thank you for all you do to support food-insecure children in Putnam County!
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March Jelly Drive! 🍇🥜
Thank you to everyone collecting jelly (and other items) this month! Every jar, when paired with peanut butter, provides several meals for a child in Putnam County. Your support makes a difference! We are still in need of plastic jars of jelly if you would like to contribute!
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April Canned Protein!!!
April Canned Protein Drive! 🥫💪
Protein is essential for growing strong bodies and minds! This month, please donate canned protein items like ravioli, tuna, chicken, soups, and Vienna sausages to help food-insecure children. Every can makes a difference!
📍 Drop off donations at Bramlitt's, 110 N State Rd 19, Palatka.
Thank you for your support!
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Memorial Donations
Honor a loved one with a Memorial Donation through FTN’s sponsorship program. Email us at feedtheneedputnam@yahoo.com or call 386-937-3862 to create a lasting tribute.
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In Loving Memory of Mary JoAnn Thompson
We honor Mary JoAnn Thompson, lovingly remembered through monthly donations to Feed the Need of Putnam County by her devoted sons.
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Causes of child hunger
There are many reasons why kids might not have enough to eat. Some of the common reasons include: Low Family Income... Click Here to Read More
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Thank You to our 2024 Gala Sponsors
Title Event Sponsors that fed 833 children this year:
Artic Air, CRA Architects, & Kasper Architects
VIP Event Sponsors that fed 417 children this year:
Georgia Pacific, Rodman Plantation, & Ausley Construction
Table Sponsors that fed 167 children this year:
1st Coast Recycling, AJAX Building Company, Alex Sharp, Ameris Bank, Brooks Rehabilitation, Dr Hunter on behalf of PCSD, Dr Hunter on behalf of SJRS College Foundation, Farm Bureau Putnam/St Johns, In Memory of Wayne and Sharene Hart, Industrial Reliability & Alignments, Marty's Trailor Depot, Parrish McCall Constructors, & Seminole Electric Cooperative.
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