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November 2021
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FOOD PANTRY
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they handed food out to those in need from The Little Shop on North Main Street. Things took a remarkable turn about eight years ago when they moved Bris- tol Community Services to Pleas- ant Street in Bristol.
They serve five towns, and income-qualified residents can come once a month for food as- sistance, although Colby couldn’t stress enough that they would never turn anyone away if there’s a need. In fact, Colby told me, “people should never hesitate if they need emergency assistance.”
Before COVID-19, Bristol Community Services was servic- ing about 75 families a month, and most of them were from right here in Bristol. For the past year, it’s been about 60 families a month, but Colby informed me that they see their numbers be-
ginning to rise again.
As the holidays approach,
the food pantry is a staple in the community as they give back to families who would like to enjoy the happy time of year. They are currently taking names of food pantry clients for their Thanks- giving Baskets. Diane Payne also informed me that if there are others in need who are not food pantry clients, they shouldn’t hes- itate to reach out because they don’t want anyone to go without food this Thanksgiving. People who are interested in receiving a Thanksgiving Basket can call the center, or they can come right in. The food pantry will be taking names up until November 19th, and people can come to pick them up on November 22nd at the center. The food pantry re- ceives the turkeys from the NH Foodbank, and if anyone is inter- ested in donating Thanksgiving
food like boxed stuffing, canned goods, cranberry, or potato mix, feel free to stop by the center!
Diane told me that people will usually come in and donate, and they are so appreciative of every- one who takes the time to help and give back to the community.
Generally, they are looking for non-perishable items to donate to their families like canned goods, peanut butter, jelly, canned meat like chicken and tuna, spaghetti sauce, pasta, pasta mixes, and rice. Other than canned goods and other boxed products, Payne
also informed me that they’re also always on the lookout for dessert type foods like mixes, pancake mix, waffle mix, syrups, as well as snacks and drinks like gummies, crackers, granola bars, water, juice, soda, hot cocoa, and more. And condiments are al- ways welcome as well! They also accept toiletries, paper goods, cleaning products, and health- care items. The people of this community have really rallied around the food pantry and have donated so much. “It’s so nice to see people donate the whole nine yards to help out this commu- nity,” Diane told me.
Bristol Community Services is looking for volunteers to help out in their back room and on the register. Anyone interested in vol- unteering can either come to the center at 21 N Main St, Bristol, NH 03222 or call Susan Colby at (603)-744-2222.
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