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To the Editor:  Every fall people come from far and wide to the attic sale at Irvington Presbyterian Church.  It’s so popular and so many items are donated that the parishioners work all summer and fall to get everything organized and labeled.  Because of all their hard work, the proceeds from the sale are hugeContinue reading “October 29, 2018 – letter to the Enterprise”

Good evening, everybody – today we served a total of 34 families, including 57 adults, 30 children and 19 seniors.  We served 107 people today. Stephanie Buck, an expressive arts therapist, visited the pantry this morning and ended up working with several of our clients, including a child who came to the pantry with hisContinue reading “October 24, 2018”

Good afternoon, everybody – yesterday we served a total of 33 families, including 55 adults, 43 children and 11 seniors.  This adds up to 109 people served. This past Saturday was the Ferry Festa in Dobbs Ferry.  The streets were closed and it was party,party, party until 8:00 at night.  South Church had a tableContinue reading “October 11, 2018”

Good morning, everyone – yesterday we served a total of 28 families, including 48 adults, 32 children and 15 seniors for a total of 95 people. This coming Saturday is the annual Ferry Festa in Dobbs Ferry, where from 1:00 to 8:00 the streets are closed and people can wander around, eat, listen to music,Continue reading “October 4, 2018”

Good afternoon, everybody – this past Wednesday we served a total of 31 families in the morning, including 50 adults, 43 children and 10 seniors.  Then in the evening we served another 14 families with 29 adults, 23 children and 2 seniors.  In total we served 45 families, including 79 adults, 66 children and 12Continue reading “September 28, 2018”

Good afternoon, everybody – today we served a total of 20 families, including 36 adults, 28 children and 5 seniors. The annual Feeding Westchester all-day conference will take place tomorrow at the Doubletree in Tarrytown.  Three of us from the pantry will be there, and we’ll report back what we’ve learned. We heard from NolaContinue reading “September 19, 2018”

Good afternoon, everybody – today we served a total of 30 families, including 56 adults, 34 children and 12 seniors. Jen Cadenhead has joined our team for the Feeding Westchester 5K on Sunday, September 23.  That makes eight of us.  Quite a few people have donated to the Miles for Meals website, even some anonymously. Continue reading “September 12, 2018”

Good afternoon, everybody – today we served a total of 25 families, including 49 adults, 34 children and 12 seniors. I’m attaching below a flyer from Rochambeau Wines and Liquors in Dobbs Ferry.  They’re doing a fundraiser for the Irvington Library and the Dobbs Ferry Food Pantry on Thursday, September 13 from 7:00 p.m. toContinue reading “September 5, 2018”