Table Talk, May 2018: A Food Secure Amesbury

4/30/2018

The mission of Our Neighbors’ Table is to establish a community that provides for the whole person, with nourishing food, kindness and dignity. Today, we celebrate doing just that. On Tuesday, May 8th, before the City Council, Our Neighbors’ Table will recognize the City of Amesbury for its creativity and resolve to ensure no one in the City has to go hungry.

This is a tremendous accomplishment of which the entire City of Amesbury should feel proud. What began as a small group of local volunteers putting on a community meal, has evolved into a lifeline providing food to more than 1 out of 12 Amesbury residents for the last four consecutive years.

Please join us at the May 8th City Council Meeting, Amesbury City Hall, 7:00pm to celebrate this achievement. And thank YOU for all you do to create a food secure community.
Lyndsey Haight
Executive Director

Summer Lunch Program- How You Can Help

For more than 2,400 children living in our region summer means no school - and no school breakfast and lunch. In 2017, Our Neighbors’ Table provided 388 kids with healthy breakfast, lunch and snacks through the Summer Lunch Program. This is a 100% increase in kids served from the previous summer and we expect the program to grow even more in 2018.
How can you help support the Summer Lunch Program?
1. Donate most needed Summer Lunch items at Chamber of Commerce Food Drive at Stop & Shop Amesbury on Saturday, May 5 from 10am - 2pm.
2. Make a Fill Em Up Bag! Kids decorate their bags and ask friends and family to help fill it. The goal is to collect $25, which will provide breakfast and lunch to a child for a whole month. This is a great opportunity for kids to understand the of community service and value of helping others!

Spoon Platoon Reception

Volunteer Spotlight

ONT was thrilled to be able celebrate our top donors and supporters at the annual Spoon Platoon Reception on April 24. We added new engraved spoons to our living sculpture by local artists Ryan Kelley and Stephen Martin and celebrated returning donors who continue to give $1,000 and over annually.

ONT could not run without volunteers, both in our programs and in the office! This month's volunteer spotlight highlights Rose Sheehan, one of our valued office volunteers who helps keep things running smoothly at the reception desk. Rose is taking a gap year after graduating from Pinegree Academy last spring. Thank you to all our outstanding office volunteers for all that they do! Interested in volunteering in the office? Contact Alice or fill out a volunteer application today!

Thanks to all who helped Fill Your Neighbors' Plate!

Thank you to all of the restaurants who offered their guests the opportunity to donate a virtual meal to ONT. Over $5,000 was raised to fill your neighbors' plates!

Our March campaign might be over, but Loretta is offering the virtual meal donation the first Tuesday of every month and will also be donating 15% of their proceeds to ONT.

Bring our Table to YOUR Table!

The Table to Table campaign is a great opportunity for you to open your home to friends and family to raise awareness of and funds to support ONT's food assistance programs. Now in it's second year, Table to Table has raised over $25,000 since it's inception. You could host anything from a small dinner party to a BBQ for 50. If you're interested in hosting to help put more food on the tables of your neighbors, contact Lesley today!

Upcoming at ONT-Mark Your Calendars!

Men Fighting Hunger:
Enjoy great beer, great food and great music at Brewery Silvaticus on June 24. The VIP Grill Master's Challenge participants will get private chef instruction. Get your tickets today - a great Father's Day gift!

Run Out Hunger:
We know how much you love ONT. Let that passion fuel you across the finish line of the Newburyport Half Marathon and put 500 meals on the table for a neighbor in need! Whether it's your first or your tenth half marathon, we can help you succeed! Join the Run Out Hunger Team today!

Ultimate Sports Raffle:
The Ultimate Sports Raffle is live! Only 150 tickets will be sold for a chance to win 2nd row 50 yard line Patriots tickets. Winner pulled at Men Fighting Hunger on June 24.

Interested in serving the Wednesday Meal or volunteering with your group in the market? Dates are being booked now, secure yours today! Check out our 2018 sponsorship opportunities for more details.

Save the date for the Volunteer Appreciation Block Party:
Tuesday, June 12, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

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