LAKESHORE FOOD CLUB February 2019 Newsletter LOVE. FEED. CONNECT. |
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SHARE THE LOVE THIS VALENTINE'S DAY If you're like us you may be looking to Marie-Kondo your life and shed unnecessary 'stuff' from your home and life. In that spirit, how about a clutter-free gift in honor of your loved one for Valentine's Day? During our Share The Love campaign, now through Feb. 28, make a donation to the Food Club to show your love and share with others, and we'll be sure to send your special someone a heartfelt note of thanks. Learn more here! |
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BIG LOVE TO BIG APPLE Since the Lakeshore Food Club opened in October 2017, Big Apple Bagel has donated bagels and muffins to member families. On Tuesday mornings, a Food Club volunteer goes to Big Apple Bagel and picks up dozens of bagels and muffins that haven’t been sold the day before. Once back at the Food Club, the bagels and muffins are repacked for stocking the freezer shelves. This continues an eleven- year tradition of | | |
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CHEERS TO VOLUNTEERS Many thanks to all our dedicated volunteers for your extra efforts during January. The new eligibility system was a learning experience for members, volunteers and staff alike. Overall, the process went extremely well thanks to the diligence and patience of all involved. |
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FOOD COUNCIL UPDATE After a cold, snowy start to 2019, the Mason County Food Council is ready to meet! This year's meetings will center on tackling the early phases of the Council's three objectives: To create and expand food focused networks, increase food accessibility and engage the community on food focused efforts. Join us on Monday, February 25, at 4:00 pm at Lakeshore Resource Network. All are welcome! | | |
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WISHLIST February's donation feature is Cold & Flu Fighters. We're talking tissues for runny noses, hand sanitizer and hand soap for everybody, antibacterial wipes, cough drops and anything that helps YOU feel better! (PLEASE no medications!) Drop off any time LFC is open. Check out the big list for ongoing needs: | | |
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INCLEMENT WEATHER ALERTS & CLOSINGS While we strive to be open even when the weather turns against us, please know volunteer safety is very important to us. If road conditions are hazardous and snow is blowing, check the Lakeshore Food Club website home page at lakeshorefoodclub.org for closing information. In addition, closings are listed on our Facebook page, local media outlets are notified, and all volunteers on the schedule for that day will be contacted personally. |
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STRATEGIC PLANNING UPDATES The Lakeshore Food Club Board of Directors, staff and a few volunteer guests met in January to analyze the past year of operations and plan for the future. The top strengths identified were our dedicated volunteer and staff team, the nonjudgmental member-centered program and great community support. These factors have led LFC to quickly become a go-to source for local food assistance. As such, fundraising efforts will be ramping up to meet the community’s needs. If you are interested in assisting with fundraising, please see Sarah or Kate. |
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ONLINE SIGN UP If you haven’t had a chance to sign up for your volunteer shifts on the new online system, please do so at lakeshorefoodclub.org under the "Get Involved" tab. Sarah and Kate can help you sign up while you are at the office. This is for ALL volunteers, new and old! |
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"CHECK THE DOOR!" Please make sure to check the notes on Kate’s door and window each time you arrive for a shift. Important and updated information is found in these spots as well as the daily to do list. |
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