We now have 54 little ones on our roles. Some of the children we'd started with are outgrowing our program, as they've reached their 2nd birthday. We are happy to have been able to help their families for a little while. Each month we see a few new faces.
Speaking of faces, Tom Brower (photographer extraordinaire) has been visiting us each month to take some really cute pictures of the little ones. We thank Tom for helping us give the families just a little something extra. (The photos are provided to the families by an anonymous gift, no ASH funds are used -just a few 5X7s and a few wallets.) These babies are growing up so fast!
We have been very fortunate this summer to have been granted $1,500 worth of formula and wipes from our local
BB&T offices. What a wonderful surprise, they even did the shopping! They held a "baby shower" for us, too. Wow! We received baby food, diapers, baby clothes and an array of non-food baby goodies. They also had a group of volunteers that helped us on Pantry night in May and then more came to pack diapers with us. 10,000+ diapers! If you've ever heard the old saying "Many hands makes the work light", their help did just that.
The kids from J. Frank Hillyard Middle School's FCCLA worked through the school year and came through with $1,000 for us at the end of the school year. What a great bunch of kids! Their $1,000 will be put to good use, as it's soon time to stock up on diapers!
This past weekend we received some very special gifts from a very special Mom-to-be, Kelly Lineweaver. Kelly's due to have her very own little one in the next couple of weeks. Kelly's friends and family surprised us with baby shower for ASH - a car load of infant goodies, along with some cash donations, too. We are so touched to have been thought of in this very kind way. We wish Kelly and her husband all the best. As she has blessed us, we hope that God continues to bless them and their soon-to-be family.
Debbie Miller, our fundraising chair, is busy working on the details for our annual Longaberger Basket Bingo. More details will follow. We were very fortunate last year to have held a successful Bingo--which was how we amassed our "seed" money. Many of you have helped us to maintain our funding by sending us those occassional checks and we are sincerely grateful.
Just a fun fact: we now have two sets of twins and a set of triplets! Woo Hoo, what fun! There never seems to be a lack of welcoming arms on pantry night, either. We enjoy watching the little ones grow from month to month.
We are pleased that some of our families no longer need our help, proof that we are exactly what we intended to be, A Small Hand. As we continue our little outreach ministry we want to thank you for your continued support. Whether you're one of the angels that leaves us goodies at J&B's Country Store each month, the ladies at Senior Citizens crocheting and knitting, the folks from Shenandoah Valley Quilters Guild, or just someone popping a check in the mail or dropping off a jar of change or diapers at the church. We couldn't do this without your help. God Bless you all!
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
August Pantry
A Small Hand - Plains District
Open August 16, 2012 5-7 PM
Rader Lutheran Church
Those in need of assistance should bring their WIC and/or SNAP documents along with photo identification. You must also bring your infant.
Our pantry assists families with infants thru toddlers age 2 with age appropriate formula, baby food, diapers and wipes.
We also have gently used clothing available sizes newborn thru 2 T.
For additional information, contact Bev London 540-578-0779 (evenings please) or Meg Clem 540-896-1408.
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
July Pantry
A Small Hand - Plains District
Open July 19, 2012 5-7 PM
Rader Lutheran Church
Those in need of assistance should bring their WIC and/or SNAP documents along with photo identification. You must also bring your infant.
Our pantry assists families with infants thru toddlers age 2 with age appropriate formula, baby food, diapers and wipes.
We also have gently used clothing available sizes newborn thru 2 T.
For additional information, contact Bev London 540-578-0779 (evenings please) or Meg Clem 540-896-1408.
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