27 OCTOBER 16 - CLUB MEETING AT THE CORNERSTONE
 

 

On October 27 at the Cornerstone in Hillsdale NJ, members heard a presentation by Steve Hopper regarding the Pascack Food Pantry (now the Triboro Food Pantry).  Cathy (also known as Cooky) Bowen has been welfare person for the three towns for about 15 years and took over food pantry as well.

 

On average the food pantry serves about 50 families each week. Something special is provided for Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter for about 90 families, including fresh vegetables for holiday meals. Cathy works closely with Ann Kilmartin on Welfare. They tell her how much money is available and Cathy distributes as appropriate. The Triboro Food Pantry is open from 9-11 AM.  Packages are set up in advance except for those with special dietary needs. The Triboro Food Pantry is located at the back door of Reform church.

 

Personally, during the last few weeks Steve and his father have been working with the Sugarflake Bakery to bring leftover bread, rolls and cake to Lehmann Gardens and the Food Pantry.