The Ipswich-Rowley Rotary is again asking for community donations to support its annual food drive, February 1 through March 1. “Donations benefit the Open Door Ipswich Community Food Pantry, a program providing nutritious meals to our neighbors in need in Ipswich and Rowley”, according to Chris Davis, Ipswich-Rowley Rotarian, and food drive organizer.
Julie LaFontaine, Open Door President and CEO is grateful for this continued support from the community. “With the cost-of-living outpacing many budgets, food drives like this one play a critical role in keeping our shelves stocked and our neighbors fed during the winter months. Our hats are off to the Ipswich Rowley Rotary for demonstrating what “service above self” looks like in action,” said Julie LaFontaine, President and CEO of The Open Door.
Chris Davis also notes, “The Rotarians hope to surpass last year’s donation totals, ensuring that families facing food insecurity continue to have access to essential items throughout the winter.”
Needed food items include canned tuna and chicken, hearty soups and stews, canned fruits and vegetables, pasta and pasta sauce, cereal, rice, peanut butter, 100% juice and juice boxes, healthy snacks, cake, muffin and pancake mix. No glass, please.
Food can be dropped off at any of 12 locations, between February 1 and March 1.
IPSWICH DROP-OFF LOCATIONS: Town Hall, the Ipswich Public Library, the Ipswich YMCA, The Institution for Savings, Brookline Bank, Bank Gloucester, and Mark Warner Martial Arts.
ROWLEY DROP-OFF LOCATIONS: Town Hall, the Rowley Public Library, Three Sweet Peas, Choice Graphics, Fitness 24, and Paula Henry Fitness. Rotary is grateful to these partner organizations for their support.
For further information, please go to our website – http://
www.ipswichrowleyrotary.com.
