Generosity keeps food pantry in business
June 30, 2021
Cooperation among several Woodstock High School student groups produced a bountiful outreach to benefit the Woodstock Food Pantry and the people it serves. The idea began at a LUCHA (Latinos Unidos) meeting. Members shared ways to help the community. Student Melisa Paredes-Lopez suggested a food drive. LUCHA adviser Carolina Giraldo, social studies teacher, mentioned […]
The Woodstock Food Pantry has adopted new procedures as it offers food to meet the needs of Woodstock residents, even during the additional challenges in this time of confinement. The Operations Team updated its directives that now require volunteers to wear masks and gloves during their shifts. Patrons remain inside their vehicles or line up […]
Since its founding in 1987, the Woodstock Food Pantry’s mission has been to distribute food to needy people within the boundaries of Woodstock School District 200. “We continue to be overwhelmed by the great generosity exhibited by the Woodstock community,” pantry President Rick Budmayr said. “Whether it is financial aid or physical donations of […]
Northwood Middle School held a food drive from Nov. 12 through Dec. 13 to benefit local food pantries. The drive was coordinated by the members of the school’s Student Council members. “We had just finished collecting supplies for the local National Guard,” Principal Bethany Hall said, “and then items started pouring in for our food […]
The shelves at the Woodstock Food Pantry were well stocked after several recent food drives by local groups. “As I have stated many times in the past, the Woodstock Food Pantry is very grateful for the generosity afforded us by the Woodstock community,” said pantry President Rick Budmayr. The most recent donations have come from […]
Students at Northwood Middle School coordinated two events for the benefit of the Woodstock Food Pantry, raising $1,250 and more than 1,100 food items. The Physical Education Department, under the direction of teacher Greg Spende, held a “Get Fit for a Cause” fundraiser for the food pantry. “We are very fortunate to have such amazing […]
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