LAKESHORE FOOD CLUB June 2019 Newsletter LOVE. FEED. CONNECT. |
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GROW A ROW RETURNS The 2018 Grow A Row summer campaign brought in more than 7,000 pounds of fruit and vegetables for Food Club families! A big part of the mission here is keeping fresh produce on the shelves year-round, which can be a tricky and expensive feat. We thank our local farmers, gardeners, produce donors and our partners at Mason County Garden Club for their generosity in providing incredibly fresh and healthy options to our neighbors in need. It's time again to plant a little extra or consider bringing your excess (fresh & clean!) produce to LFC. Please pick up a Grow A Sign at the Food Club to display near your garden. Show your friends and neighbors you're a proud supporter of LFC - and a skilled gardener! Don't have a green thumb? You can always purchase produce from local farms to donate to LFC. Please visit the website for all the details on Grow A Row, including a produce donation guide. |
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TRIPLE YOUR IMPACT As part of Meijer's Simply Give campaign, your $10 donation = $30 of food for LFC! How does Simply Give work? Purchase $10 Simply Give donation cards at the Ludington Meijer; they'll be converted to food-only gift cards and given to LFC. Donation cards can be picked up at the check lanes or at the service desk. Or make your gift directly to LFC, and we'll put those funds toward the Double Match Day on June 14 to stretch your generous gift times 3. Thank you for your support - together we can create a stronger, healthier community! |
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GOURMET GOODNESS On May 20, Stacey and Pam from Gourmet Mushrooms presented a workshop for Food Club members and other guests. More than 25 people attended and learned how to cook with the fantastic mushrooms that are grown by Gourmet Mushrooms and regularly donated to the Food Club. Everyone enjoyed the cooking lessons! Here is one of the recipes for your cooking and eating enjoyment: |
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"Pulled" Maitake BBQ Sliders 4 oz. Mycopia Maitake Frondosa mushrooms 1/2 c sweet onion, sliced thinly 1 T vegetable oil 1/2 c barbecue sauce 1/4 c water 1 T apple cider vinegar 1 t dijon mustard 4 'slider' buns |
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1. Pull Maitake apart into individual fronds and slice onions. 2. Saute the onions and Maitake in the vegetable oil until lightly browned. 3. One the mushrooms and onions are cooked, add the remaining ingredients: barbecue sauce, water, cider vinegar and mustard. Simmer a few minutes to combine the flavors. Spoon mixture on to slider buns and serve. |
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CHEERS TO LUDINGTON BAY + BARLEY & RYE Ludington Bay Brewery celebrated two years of serving their craft beers on May 17 and 18! Included in the celebration were donations to the Lakeshore Food Club. Brewery staff and Food Club volunteers and staff sold raffle tickets for a chance to win one of two mountain bikes or an RTIC cooler. Commemorative pint glasses, with the Lakeshore Food Club and Ludington Bay Brewery logos, were also given to donors as part of the raffle. Each donation of $25 was matched by the Brewery. Proceeds from the event totaled more than $4,800. THANK YOU Ludington Bay Brewery and patrons for your generosity. Big thanks also to Barley & Rye for hosting Breakfast for Benefits for LFC on May 11. Diners enjoyed amazing brunch and beverages, and a portion of sales was donated to LFC! |
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SUMMER CLASSES There's still room to join the fun with the Walk It Out! Wellness Club which will begin on June 25! Click the link for details. Also, sign up your young ones for Eat A Rainbow, starting next Tuesday, June 18! Both classes are open to all and will be every other week, all summer long! |
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WISHLIST June is men's donation focus: hair care products, razors, deodorant, skin care items, shaving cream, and anything you or the men in your life find essential! Donations may be dropped off any time LFC is open. Click below for the master list of donation inspiration. [July donations focus will be condiments and cookout season.] | | |
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MEET SHIRLEY WOIROL Members and fellow volunteers are greeted with a warm smile on Tuesday mornings by Shirley Woirol. She has officially been volunteering at the Food Club since the doors opened, but in reality began volunteering before the Food Club was even built. As part of her involvement with St. Paul United Methodist Church, she and her pastor at the time worked with the committee planning for the development of the Food Club. Shirley was part of a group that visited food pantries in Traverse City, Fremont and Grand Rapids to gather data and best practices for use in the creation of the Lakeshore Food Club. At LFC Shirley is part of the team that accepts and processes major deliveries. The food products are inventoried, stored on the shelving and in the refrigerator and freezer, and stocked in the pantry – all before members start shopping at 11 a.m. Shirley then works in the store at checkout. She says she really enjoys the members, volunteers and staff, and “feels good when I leave. This is a happy place, even when I am tired!” Shirley serves on the Spectrum Health Ludington Foundation Board of Directors. She also volunteers with the ROMEO Red Cross Blood Drives and transports cancer patients to Reed City for radiation treatments with the American Cancer Society’s Road to Recovery program. Shirley is a lifelong Ludington resident. She and her husband Terry are nearly done building a beautiful home in Riverton Township. Shirley has one daughter and granddaughter. |
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FOOD SAFETY Volunteer crew: Mark your calendar for Tuesday, July 9th. Chris Venema from MSU Extension will be providing us with a training from 9:30 - noon called "Pantry Food Safety - It's Your Job!" And it is! If your schedule allows, PLEASE join us for this incredibly important training. The information is for everyone, even if you only work the check out. The discussion will be eye-opening, and we will all leave with tools to keep LFC even safer for our members, volunteers and staff. (Plus we'll have snacks and drinks!) | | |
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SUMMER SCHEDULE Please be sure to let Sarah or Kate know if you have vacation or summer plans that will impact your volunteer schedule. Summer is always a busy time with family and friends in Ludington. The Food Club will be closed on the following holidays: Thursday, July 4 Independence Day Monday, September 2 Labor Day | | |
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