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Handmade Knitting Tools for a Cause Raffle Update
We did it! Our first ever virtual raffle was a success. We raised over $7,000 for our “generator fund.” The Family Center is grateful to Linda and Tom Diak and DyakCraft for their generous donation of the $700.00 knitting tools prize. We thank them for donating this special prize, their on-going support for the Family Center and their wise counsel helping us negotiate this new initiative in fundraising,
Special thanks also to all who donated to and participated in the Raffle. You are making a difference for those in our community struggling to make ends meet. We appreciate you interest and support for the Family Center
XMAS Under the TENT
YES! XMAS Under the Tent is happening on Saturday, October 10 from 10-3, outside, under the tents at the Family Center. We will require masks, sanitizing and social distancing. Shoppers will be greeted with a vast assortment of holiday items.
This is our fifth annual XMAS Tent Sale event and while we will not serve food or have our bake sale, we promise a fun shopping experience. Holiday items for decorating, entertaining and gift giving will be available. We will have toys, gifts, items for your holiday table, artificial trees, Christmas Cards, and decorations galore. Everything under the tents will be priced from $.25 to $25.00.
The Thrift Shop will also be open for business from 10-3.
Proceeds from our Thrift Shop and this special sale will support our Food Shelf and Financial Assistance Program for residents struggling to make ends meet. Shopping with us on October 10, will help us raise funds to support CAFC programs that contribute to the well-being of our community.
Please join us Saturday, October 10 from 10-3, for shopping under the tents.
Turkeys – Turkeys – Turkeys
Last year, we asked the community to help us provide our one hundred plus regular Food Shelf recipients with all the fixings for a Thanksgiving dinner. The positive response was truly an inspiration and we were able to fill all FS recipient Thanksgiving Turkey requests.
We thank all who responded with cash donations that helped us purchase turkeys and shelf stable items such as stuffing mix, cranberry sauce, canned pumpkin, piecrust mix, as well as fresh apples and oranges. Thanks to those who donated turkeys and other items that go into making a special holiday meal.
With the pandemic, many who never imagined facing reduced income or a limited ability to get out and shop, need us now. That is why we need your help more than ever.
Thanksgiving is especially challenging for families on a tight budget as it comes at the end of the month and in the midst of a pandemic, many who never imagined facing reduced income or a limited ability to get out and shop, need us now. That is why we need your help more than ever.
Our goal is to provide a Thanksgiving turkey to participating Food Shelf families in our community. Please consider dropping off a turkey or turkey breast and shelf stable food items shelf stable items to the food shelf.
Donations may be dropped off on Thursdays from 1-5 and Fridays between 10 and 2PM.You can make a cash donation via paypal or mail a check made out to CAFC/Turkey Drive to CAFC, PO Box 302 Chester, VT 05143.
We also seek your help in identifying friends and neighbors who may be struggling to make ends meet. Residents of Chester and Andover in need of supplemental food are eligible to become Food Shelf recipients. Call the Center at 802-875-3236 or email us at cafc302@gmail.com