Hello Friends,
A Simple Gesture is all about collecting food for local food pantries. As we do that, we're also building community.
I want to share a sweet story that a driver recently related to me. This long-time driver had a food donor on her route whose bag she missed, so she went back to the food donor's house to pick it up.
When she got there she met the food donor, who was upset. After a few minutes the food donor apologized, explaining that she'd been going through an incredibly difficult time and the missed bag wasn't really the problem. She was incredibly sad and lonely that day.
After they chatted and got the bag, the driver went by the grocery store and picked up a bunch of flowers. She went back to the food donor's house and left them on her porch with a short note.
A friendship was born that day. The same motivation that pushes us to fill a bag of food for people we don't know and will never meet also pushed that driver to do something special, something extra, for someone who was hurting. That's building community.
Thank you for all the ways you show that you care about your neighbors, the way we hold each other up when times are tough, the way you work to make sure that Guilford County children have the food they need to thrive. Together we're going to end hunger—and along the way, we're going to make some new friends, too.
Sending a hug to anyone who needs one today,
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Great Growth: News From RePurpose Food Recovery.
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A huge thank you to the Sedgefield Country Club for working to ensure that wholesome food left over after the Wyndham Championship went to nonprofits. Eight nonprofits visited after the tournament to recover food and fill their fridges. Thank you, Sedgefield!
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Heading to the NC Folk Festival this month? After the music ends, RePurpose will be there to recover leftover food for neighbors in need!
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RePurpose relies on our dedicated volunteer drivers to pick up food each day (weekends included!) and take it to local nonprofits. Want to learn more about becoming a RePurpose driver? Our next training is on Thursday, September 15, at noon at our 3503 Redington Dr. office. To sign up, contact Laura.RePurpose@asimplegesturegso.org.
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New Partner: Welcome to the Community Clinic of High Point
Adults in the Greater High Point area who don't qualify for insurance can turn to the Community Clinic of High Point for high-quality care. And since food is medicine, patients can now pick up food at the clinic too, thanks to a partnership with A Simple Gesture. We're so grateful that your generous food donations allow us to support this new partner!
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Sending a few extra-special thank-yous to:
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The Guilford County Health Department, Moses Cone MedCenter Greensboro at Drawbridge Parkway and MedCenter High Point, and Sprouts for hosting food drives
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Morrisette packaging, design, and automation, GoForth Marketing, and General Dynamics for joining our Corporate Kindness program
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North Piedmont Chapter of Credit Unions, which is planning a food collection and packing party on International Credit Union Day, October 20
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Jamestown Library, Jamestown Farmer's Market, High Point Library, High Point Farmer's Market, and High Point Museum for donating space for A Simple Gesture to get the word out about being a green bag food donor. (We have exciting news in High Point—scroll down!)
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Leadership Greensboro for promoting A Simple Gesture as a partner
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Immaculate Heart of Mary for inviting ASG to their Stewardship Fair
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Westover Church for featuring ASG during a recent service and on their website
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YOU, for continuing to donate food for your neighbors, even though grocery prices are up and we're all feeling the strain. Thank you for being part of the ASG community!
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Thank You, Drivers: Cruising to the Oldies
"I get up early on Saturday to volunteer for A Simple Gesture because it is such a SIMPLE and productive way to help feed our community! It also gives our family some quality time listening to old 80s countdowns on the radio!"—Maggie Marston
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From Our Sustainers: Your Gifts Keep the Lights On
Here’s why A Simple Gesture sustainer Amy gives a gift each month:
“Helping the needy is one of Jesus' most critical commands. He has blessed me abundantly and it is important for me to give to help bless others in their time of need.”
Thank you to Amy and to all of our monthly sustainers. A gift of $5, $10, $20, or $50 each month is a huge help to us. Learn more about monthly giving at asimplegesturegso.org/donate.
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Van-Tastic News! A Simple Gesture's New Van to Arrive in Early 2023
Supply chain issues mean that cargo vans have been hard to come by this year. But finally automakers are taking orders, and A Simple Gesture has received generous funding from a local foundation and from the Kiwanis Club of Greensboro to purchase a van. We've just ordered a 2023 Ford Transit 250 Cargo Van that will allow us to pick up more food in fewer trips and make larger deliveries to local nonprofits and food pantries. Watch for a fun event to unveil our new van to the community and to thank our generous sponsors!
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Possible Grant: Do You Have a Connection to Dunkin' Donuts?
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Dunkin' Donuts offers a grant that looks like a great fit for A Simple Gesture. However, nonprofits need to be nominated by a Dunkin' franchisee, manager, or team member. If you have a connection to Dunkin', please contact karen@asimplegesturegso.org.
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Fondest Farewell: Thank You, Alexis!
On August 31, A Simple Gesture bid a fond farewell to our Volunteer and Programs Coordinator (AmeriCorps, Partnership to End Homelessness) Alexis Bullin. After wrapping up her AmeriCorps commitment, Alexis is off to an exciting new job in Charlotte. Alexis is a 2020 graduate of East Carolina University with a degree in anthropology, a minor in history, and certification in cross cultural competency. We miss her upbeat personality, wit, and wisdom. A huge thank you to Alexis for her two years of service to our community!
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