“The purpose of human life is to serve, and to show compassion and the will to help others”
— Albert Schweitzer
The people, churches, companies, schools and organizations mentioned here by their willingness to stand with hands extended in support of those in needs have breathed new life into the opening statement. They also bare names like: Robert Gay, E&I Union, the Fairfield School, Doug Sabo, Charles and Anne Wilkinson, Brian and Susan Haley, Marc and Lisa Falardeau, Doug Baggs, Joseph and Mary Ramiesz, Ann Marie Kenney, Patrick Lyne, Michael and Elizabeth Sienko, Bob and Kathleen Dziadzio, Joseph and Doris Buonomo, Karin Olson, Jean Emerson, Alice Finnegan, David Smith, Ron and Rachel Bolduc, Yolande Langevin, Dorothy Jarry, Don Golojuch, Rita Shaw, Al and Bernadette Coulombe, Martha Taylor, Ron and Patti Harwood, Grace Lashua, Marian Orr, Fran Halamandaris, Valerie Scanlon, Sophie Lambrenos and Jan Davis.
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 and Hope Churches.
Businesses: Gartland Distributers, Saco Bay Variety, Old Orchard Beach Historical Society, Saco and Biddeford Savings Institution, SMMC Auxiliary Gift Shop, Cricket Music LLC, Vic’s Appliance Center, Altrusa Club of Biddeford–Saco, General Dynamics, Saco Book Discussion Group, Saco Pathfinders. A special thanks to Sure Winner Foods, Shaw’s Saco, Saco Hannaford, Hair Works, Fernleaf Bakery, Little Wonders Day Care, and this newspaper.
As we stand to honor the employees of UNUM Appeals Department, we with heads bowed remember Audrey Fogg, Bessie Pipinias, Steve Palermo and Marge Dumas
By the concern shown for last month’s 670 people in need, another mile traveled has been made easier. To all those mentioned, those who remain anonymous standing in the shadows and on behalf of the over 50 volunteers acting in your stead, thank you. May all and your families find good health, sunshine and God’s blessings.
Bob Nichols
Saco Food Pantry
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