Stories

Moving Forward Into 2022 Together

Client Stories • COVID-19 • donors • food pantry • Thanksgiving Baskets • Housing Stability • MOM News • Volunteers • Clothing Center • Winter Wishes

Although community need and generosity exist throughout the year, both are intensely evident these last couple of months. Thank you for helping us meet the most pressing needs in our community. While we don't know what the future holds, we know the best way to move forward is together.

Buy Remitts and Help Fight Hunger

Collaborations • Holiday Opportunities • Volunteers

Remitts uses recycled sweaters and soft fleece to create beautiful winter mittens that are sold throughout the community, with 100% of sales donated to local nonprofits.

All Together Now at Good Neighbor Festival

Events • MOM News • Volunteers

It was so much fun to see the community come together for Good Neighbor Festival at the end of August!

MOM's Family Garden celebrates a successful season

Food Pantry Garden • Volunteers

The MOM Family Garden is pleased to announce the success of our gardens in the 2021 season.

Introducing MOM's new Volunteer Program Manager Pam

MOM News • Volunteers

We are thrilled to share that Pam Higham has joined the MOM team as our new Volunteer Program Manager.

Thank you for making this year's backpack program a success!

Back to School Program • Volunteers

Thank you to all who made the 2021 Back to School program a huge success!

Thank you Sara Shea, Volunteer Clothing Center Coordinator

Longtime Clothing Center lead volunteer, Sara Shea, is leaving this week after more than eight years volunteering at MOM. Thank you, Sara, for bringing your talents to MOM, and sharing your time and compassion for others. All of us - clients, volunteers, and staff - are going to miss you!

Volunteer Spotlight: Deb and Jud Carver

In July 2020 after COVID brought changes in MOM's Food Pantry operations, Deb and Jud Carver found a new way to volunteer. They now deliver food three times a week to households who are not able to come into the Food Pantry.

Volunteer Spotlight: Scott Kramer

We are grateful for all of our volunteers at MOM! As part of Volunteer Appreciation Week, we’re spotlighting Scott Kramer, one of our amazing volunteers. Scott has been volunteering with MOM for 20 years, working in the Food Pantry and as a driver for the Seniors Program.

Thank You Volunteers of Ten Years or More

Did you know that we have over 50 volunteers who have been at MOM for at least ten years? Wow! We are especially thankful to these long-time volunteers who have stuck with us through the years. Their commitment helps us provide steady services to families in our community.