“The charity that is a trifle to us can be precious to others.”
— Homer
If you have been or just became a volunteer at any pantry, meals program or charitable organization that deals with people in need, know that by your helping hand it brings new life to the quote above.
Outstretched hands of support by countless others like you also have helped and bear names such as: Herb and Tara Reynolds, John Griffin, the residents of Lord Pepperal Apartments, Laura Bates Vickery, Ira Rosenberg, the employees of both General Dynamics ECAC and Prime Auto Group, Scott Roels, Grace Agayoff, Dr. Ronald and Mrs. Joyce Bissell, Brian and Karen Wynne, Tom and Marlene Kane, Carla Cote, Carrie Lamothe, Nicole Walton, John and Elaine Marino, Ann Sirois, Leonard and Judith Hurrell, Mildred Harvey and Family, Joseph and Doris Buonomo, Marina Orr, Colleen Sargent, Donald and Patricia Sandos, Marin Olson, Ann Marie Kenney, Rae Clark, Steve and Grete Palermo, Connie Farrington, Elaine Haley, Mary Rachel Bernier, Ron and Rachel Bolduc, Lucille Reed, Joseph Graves, Peter and Leona Compagna, Michael and Susan Spath, Rita Shaw, Peggy Grant, Mike and Patty Benamati, Leslie Quigley, Bill and Mary Dewey, Priscilla Lamb, Rachel Lamb, Ann King, Loraine Jones, Valerie Scanlon, Fran Halamandaris and Joan Bourassa. As these pass others join them like: Al and Bernadette Coulombe, Marg Mailman, Wayne and Nancy Sherman, Richard and Nancy Milliard, Judi White, Sue Hillman and Bev Haid, Cecilia Dibella, Joseph and Lewella Landry, William and Marian Vierow, Ramona Harmon, Harold and Elsie Boudreau, Grace Lashua, Lois Edelson, Joan Martel, William and Jacky Thornton, Ramanath and Mary Iyer, Marcie Moon and Carolyn Curtis, Christopher and Christina Shea,
Businesses like: Leeward Landing Thrift Store, Waves Ocean Front Resort and Cottages in OOB, Bayley’s Camping Resort, Billowhouse, Gartland Distributers LLC, Paquin and Carroll, Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution, New England Life Care, Prime Toyota, Milestone Foundation, Old Orchard Beach Memorial VFW Post 7997, The Maine Water Co., A.V. Cole, Inc. DBA Any’s Agway and Maine Credit Unions.
We also recognize our schools and social clubs: Young School Facility, Thornton Academy Drama Club, Biddeford-Saco Elks Lodge No. 1597, The Rotary Club of Saco Bay and Biddeford and Saco Rotary, Altrusa Club of Biddeford-Saco, Red Hat Society and Saco Book Discussion Group.
We thank all at our houses of Worship; Trinity Episcopal, First Parish and North Saco Congregational, Unitarian Universalist of Saco and Biddeford, Cornerstone Methodist, Bible and United Baptist, Most Holy Trinity, St. Demetrious, St. Augustine, Hope Churches.
Sure Winner Foods, Shaw’s Saco, Saco Hannaford, Hair Works, Fernleaf Bakery, Little Wonders Day Care and this newspaper.
As we stand to honor John Reynolds with heads bowed we remember Audrey Fogg.
By the concern shown for the 676 people in need helped last month, another mile traveled has been made easier. To all those mentioned, those who remain anonymous and stand in the shadows with hands of hope and on behalf of the over 50 volunteers acting in your stead, thank you. May all and your families find good health, a joyous Holiday Season and God’s blessings.
Bob Nichols
Saco Food Pantry
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