Emergency food, shelter funds
FARMINGTON — The Emergency Food and Shelter Program is a federal program administered nationally by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency. It is designed to supplement and expand ongoing efforts to provide shelter, food and supportive services for the nation’s hungry, homeless and people in economic crisis.
On behalf of Franklin County, the United Way of the Tri-Valley Area convenes the local EFSP board, which determines the allocation of this money to area organizations who meet the criteria of the program. Past recipients include, but are not limited to, Clearwater Ministries, United Methodist Economic Ministry, Wilton Area Food Pantry, SeniorsPlus, Tri-Town Ministerial Association, Care and Share Food Closet, Stratton/Eustis Food Pantry, Safe Voices, Phillips Area Food Pantry, the Town of Carthage and Living Waters Assembly of God – Homeless Shelter.
The United Way has recently received notice that it is the recipient of Phase 32 Emergency Food and Shelter Program dollars. The deadline for application for funding is by noon Thursday, March 26. Applications are available by calling 778-5048.
‘Souper’ supper March 27 in Chesterville
CHESTERVILLE — The Chesterville Grange will hold a public “souper” supper on Friday, March 27, serving between 5 and 6:30 p.m.
Menu will include homemade soups, chowders and dessert. Adults, $5; child, $2.50.
For more information, call 778-2282 or 778-5845.
Ladies/Community Breakfast March 27
RANGELEY — The next Ladies/Community Breakfast will be held from from 7 to 9 a.m. Friday, March 27, at Moose Loop Cafe, Main Street.
This establishment has limited seating so you may want to make a reservation.
If anyone has a special dietary need, call in advance so they can try to accommodate your needs.
Easter Candy and Bake Sale in Wayne
WAYNE — The Cary Memorial Library will hold its annual Easter Candy and Bake Sale on the two Saturdays before Easter, March 28 and April 4, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The sale will be at the Williams House, 14 Old Winthrop Road, across from the library.
There will be handmade chocolates and a variety of baked goods. There will also be a table of non-edibles for sale. Come see, take home and enjoy some delicious treats while supporting the library.
Easter pie sale for Relay for Life
JAY — Relay for Life Team Positively Purple will hold its second annual Easter pie sale in front of the Dollar Tree in Jay on Saturday, April 4, starting at 10 a.m. until the pies are gone.
Get help with your Easter dinner by letting the team make homemade pies for you. If you have a special request, call Sharon Huff at 645-4509 or email cshuff@roadrunner.com.
Relay for Life is a major fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.
The local event this year will take place from 3 p.m. to midnight Saturday, May 30, at the Farmington Fairgrounds. We need more participants and more teams. Consider joining a team or starting one of your own. Call the above phone number if you have questions on how you can join this cause.
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