February 2019
Vol. 4 No. 2
"He who has a generous eye will be blessed, for he gives of his bread to the poor." Proverbs 22:9
SERVICE SNAPSHOT
9,988 INDIVIDUALS SERVED IN NHN FOOD KITCHENS TO DATE.
3,235 FAMILIES SERVED IN NHN FOOD WAREHOUSE TO DATE.

Plastic Bags Needed!
We have a need for plastic grocery bags. Two blue trash cans are located at the entrance of the Food Warehouse where bags can be dropped off.
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Our partners at CarMax have once again stocked our shelves this month! This is a corporation which really believes in giving back to the community.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors appreciates our community for the many ways they support our mission.
  • This month Amelon United Methodist Church donated 24 quarts of homemade Brunswick Stew. Our guests in the Food Kitchens are going to enjoy this delicious stew during the Wednesday or Thursday meals. Thanks so much for thinking of us and providing in this way!
  • Thanks to J T Grill who provided a delicious hamburger steak with gravy for our entree Wednesday, February 13, at the MHBC Food Kitchen. Next time you are in JT Grill, thank them for being a great partner to NHN.

Thank You to the Amherst County 4 H Blue Ridge Caballeros . They donated desserts to be served at our Ascension and MHBC Food Kitchens. Our guests will enjoy pies, cookies, and a variety of cakes.

Volunteer Opportunities
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Individuals
Food Kitchens & Warehouse sign up - Do you have 1 morning a month that you would like to volunteer somewhere?
NHN has spots available in our Madison Heights and Amherst Food Kitchens.
If you have a Wednesday or Thursday open just once a month, we can use your help. Kitchen volunteers work from 9:00 -1:00 and servers from 10:00 - 1:00.
We serve a hot meal each Wednesday at MHBC Food Kitchen & a hot meal each Thursday at Ascension Episcopal Church in Amherst.
Visit our site at nhnamherst.org where you can learn about these opportunities & complete a volunteer application. Feel free to message us on our Facebook page if you have any questions.
Let's work together to help our community and neighbors!
  • Food Pantry Guest Pick up
  • Bake desserts for Food Kitchens
 
YOUTH GROUPS & CHURCH GROUPS
 
  • Can Drive Follow up - sorting and shelving cans
  • Food Pantry Cart Runners (should be at least 16 or accompanied by an adult if under 16).
  • Cleaning & stocking post-distribution day. Could be scheduled on Saturday or on the following Monday.
  • Collect plastic recycle bags for Food Pantry
  • Collect food cans for Food Pantry
Click on the link to our website www.nhnamherst.org to sign up!
Volunteer Spotlight

We would like to recognize volunteer, Robert Crowder for our February volunteer spotlight. A lifetime Amherst County resident and retired from B & W, his commitment to voluntarism reaches beyond local impact to his service to our country during the Vietnam War. We are so thankful for time he puts in to prepare the Food Warehouse for operation and to provide the best experience for our shoppers on shopping days. We salute you, Robert!