Letter: S. Portland students shined during recent food drive (Printed April 20, 2007)
Posted by Sentry Editor at 4/26/2007 9:10 AM 
Categories: Fundraisers, Happenings, Letters to the editor, So Po Schools
Categories: Fundraisers, Happenings, Letters to the editor, So Po Schools
Editor:
On Saturday, April 7th, the students from Scarborough, and South Portland Key Clubs, and Builder’s Clubs along with Scarborough Wentworth Intermediate School, conducted a huge food drive for the Scarborough and South Portland Food Pantries. Organized by the Scarborough Kiwanis, the students did the posters, flyers, press releases and food pick up. They did a tremendous job and we thank them very much for all their time and efforts. They were professional, polite and a delight to work with.
Both food pantries have seen an increase in visitors. Scarborough had 50 families last month and South Portland had 180. Within those families there are over 500 men, women and children that rely on us for supplemental food. Both pantries are all-volunteer and are always so very thankful for food drives and monetary donations. Food is expensive and certain food items are depleted quickly. The students and their Kiwanis helpers collected food items that we were in great need of and we are thankful for the attention to our request. We will also share this food with the Emergency Food Pantry at the SP United Church of Christ Food Pantry.
It is difficult for many of our visitors to come to us and ask for help. For our part, knowing we have helped make life a bit easier for someone is our greatest gift. We thank all the people of Scarborough and South Portland for their support.
Sybil Riemensnider, Director
South Portland Food Cupboard
Norma Coughlin,Director
Scarborough Food Pantry
On Saturday, April 7th, the students from Scarborough, and South Portland Key Clubs, and Builder’s Clubs along with Scarborough Wentworth Intermediate School, conducted a huge food drive for the Scarborough and South Portland Food Pantries. Organized by the Scarborough Kiwanis, the students did the posters, flyers, press releases and food pick up. They did a tremendous job and we thank them very much for all their time and efforts. They were professional, polite and a delight to work with.
Both food pantries have seen an increase in visitors. Scarborough had 50 families last month and South Portland had 180. Within those families there are over 500 men, women and children that rely on us for supplemental food. Both pantries are all-volunteer and are always so very thankful for food drives and monetary donations. Food is expensive and certain food items are depleted quickly. The students and their Kiwanis helpers collected food items that we were in great need of and we are thankful for the attention to our request. We will also share this food with the Emergency Food Pantry at the SP United Church of Christ Food Pantry.
It is difficult for many of our visitors to come to us and ask for help. For our part, knowing we have helped make life a bit easier for someone is our greatest gift. We thank all the people of Scarborough and South Portland for their support.
Sybil Riemensnider, Director
South Portland Food Cupboard
Norma Coughlin,Director
Scarborough Food Pantry
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