Communities around the world are facing unprecedented times with support needed in areas some of us have never experienced or needed support in before. It is our mission as the Rotary Club of Hamlin/Lake Ariel to put "service above self", so we are taking some time to notify you today of a huge project that is underway here in Wayne County, PA!
From Wayne Tomorrow (waynetomorrow.org):
"The Wayne County Emergency Food Relief Program has been created to help Wayne County residents of any age who are unemployed, furloughed or just short of food due to COVID-19. To receive groceries through this program, please click the link below to fill out the form and a representative from the Wayne County Area Agency on Aging Office will contact you regarding your distribution reservation. Please be prepared for the call with the last four digits of the Social Security Numbers and the Dates of Birth for all members of the household. Food will be distributed on Fridays from 11 am to 12:30 pm. The representative will tell you where to pick up your food. We are here to help you!"
Form to complete: https://pa-waynetomorrow.civicplus.com/forms.aspx?FID=65
Also - if you'd like to make a donation to the program, please see the below:
From the Wayne County Community Foundation:
"Our community is facing an unprecedented need for emergency food support with the COVID-19 pandemic. Please consider making a donation of any amount to help feed neighbors, friends and family. We will be distributing funds across all of the county to serve as many people as possible. We will help supply emergency food providers including, but not limited to, the Wayne County Pantry Program, The Cooperage Project and various churches and community groups that are providing our community with food and pantry items. Your donation will be used to help purchase and distribute food and supplies. All donations can be made online or by sending a check to the Wayne County Community Foundation; 214 9th Street, Honesdale, PA. All donations are tax-deductible and will be used to purchase food to be given to those in need.
We have an incredibly generous county that understands the value of community. Please consider making a donation today! No donation is too small, or too big. Together, we can work to ensure that no one goes hungry during these difficult times. "
Link to donate to the Wayne County Emergency Food Relief Fund: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E251390&id=4&fbclid=IwAR18du5bD84N3Cs3t7i0p7f1TshKM_DtYtotsO4hUwLFhlRzo0UticQsEI4
Fall Music Festival at Dorflinger has also created the "Wayne County Cares Concert Series"
that will take place Saturday April 18th and April 25th at 7pm - Live on Facebook!
From their Facebook event page, they state: "Still celebrating friendship and music, no matter where we are! Join us virtually from your porch for the Wayne County Cares Concert series to benefit the Wayne County Emergency Food Relief Fund. Support local restaurants by getting take-out and let's FEEL THE MUSIC TOGETHER. JOIN US FOR THE LIVE STREAMS HERE ON OUR FACEBOOK EVENT (click the image above to be linked directly to the Facebook Event).
Virtual Concert Series Dates Are:
April 11 @ 7 PM - Featuring Owen Walsh & Special Guests
April 18 @ 7 PM - Jason Brian Merrill
April 25 @ 7 PM - TBA
April 11 @ 7 PM - Featuring Owen Walsh & Special Guests
April 18 @ 7 PM - Jason Brian Merrill
April 25 @ 7 PM - TBA
It is so great to see the community coming together to help each other in this great time of need.
So, with all of this being said...be sure to grab your takeout and we will "see you" Saturday at 7pm!