With “A Christmas Carol,” Charles Dickens captured the Victorian revival of the holiday and helped establish our modern observance: family gatherings, seasonal food and drink, games, dancing, and festive generosity of spirit!
Now,…
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The Carl and Constance Ferris Charitable Foundation has once again generously honored our work with the Backpack Programs in Kent County. The Food Pantry received a $25,000 donation in 2018 to be used to purchase food for the 300 Kent County…
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Beginning in 2007, concerned citizens in Kent County at the grass roots level recognized the fact that a large number of our children live in homes where there is insufficient food, and as a result, local backpack programs emerged. The Backpack…
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The Community Food Pantry’s Annual Appeal has once again provided funding needed to purchase food for our families in the coming year. The faithful support of our annual givers is most appreciated, and we are so grateful for the donors who…
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Kent County Food Pantry distributed 126,000 pounds of food during 2016.
An average of 125 families pick up food monthly. Besides the standard menu items, our families enjoy fresh eggs and vegetables brought in every week and delicious cheese…
If you have questions about how long your food and beverages will stay safe and tasty, check out this website: www.stilltasty.com. It is full of information that you can and should use when preparing meals.
Those of us who work with our clients at the Food Pantry have the opportunity to speak with them, to welcome them, and to offer assistance. Miriam Greenlee, our Program Director, meets with each client personally on every visit. She has…
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Once again, the Washington College Office of Student Affairs hosted the Empty Bowls fundraiser for the Food Pantry on March 23. The Prince Theater at the Garfield Center was full of supporters who paid $20 for a lovely handmade pottery bowl…
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Chestertown’s first “Dickens of a Christmas” event
Ferris Foundation Supports Backpack Program
The Backpack Program
A Season of Giving
2017 Highlights
Still Tasty!
Going the “Extra Mile”
Empty Bowls on March 23 a Success