Patch Snap: Potbelly Sandwich Shop Holds Fundraiser for People Helping People

Patch Snap is an occasional post that features pictures from around Burlington or Burlington residents out and about.

Welcome to another edition of Patch Snap, where we highlight a picture or pictures of around Burlington or of Burlington residents out and about. Today's Patch Snap comes from Janet Fitzgerald of People Helping People, Inc. who wrote the following about Potbelly Sandwich Shop's pre-opening fundraiser for the community group: Potbelly Sandwich Shop had a fundraiser for People Helping People on Monday, April 22nd. Guests could purchase a lunch from 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. for just $5 with proceeds going to People Helping People. Potbelly raised $701 for PHP. Pictured left to right is Potbelly Manager Ian Goldstein along with PHP President Valerie Healey along with the staff of Potbelly Sandwich Shop. PHP thanks Potbelly for their support and …

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Burlington Food Pantry Seeks Volunteers

The Burlington Food Pantry needs your help.

Lend a hand and help support those in need in the community. The Burlington Food Pantry and People Helping People Inc. is looking for volunteer for regular part-time help. The following is a release: Are you a stay at home Mom or Dad or perhaps recently retired and looking to make a contribution to the community of Burlington.  The Burlington Community Food Pantry is looking for some specific roles to fill that will not take up much of your time! Delivery Person – Delivery groceries to pantry clients at their homes.  You must be able to lift heavy bags of groceries and walk up steps.  This need is one Wednesday a month from 12 – 1 p.m. Helpers to Carry Food to Car You will be responsible to push carts out to the client’s cars and help load…

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Burlington Food Pantry Looking for a Few Good Volunteers

The Burlington Food Pantry needs your help.

Lend a hand and help support those in need in the community. The Burlington Food Pantry and People Helping People Inc. is looking for volunteer for regular part-time help. The following is a release: The Burlington Community Food Pantry is in need of a “few good men or woman” The Burlington Community Food Pantry is in need of a “few good men or woman” who can offer a few hours a month to help distribute food and help Pantry Clients bring food to their cars.  These volunteer opportunities require being able to lift and move heavy bags of groceries.    The hours are late afternoon/ early evening.  For more details, please contact Volunteer Coordinator, David Gardiner 781-879-3083 dmgardiner@verizon.net For more information about People …

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Bring Non-Perishables to the Polls for Burlington Food Pantry

Volunteers with People Helping People will be collecting non-perishable food stuffs and basic items during the town election on April 14 at the High School.

The following is a release from People Helping People, Inc.: People Helping People will be holding a drive to support The Burlington Community Food Pantry at the Town Election on Saturday, April 14 at Burlington High School.  Specific needs this year are Toothbrushes, Canned Fruit, Canned Vegetables and Peanut Butter.  Members of People Helping People will be on hand all day to collect these items.  Financial Donations are always welcome as well. The Burlington Community Food Pantry supports an average of 300 people each month.  Over 100,000 pounds of food are distributed annually through the Pantry. Please don’t forget to vote on the 14th and bring a donation to help those in need. Polls are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information…

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Burlington Food Pantry Seeks Volunteers

The Burlington Food Pantry needs your help.

Lend a hand and help support those in need in the community. The Burlington Food Pantry and People Helping People Inc. is looking for volunteer for regular part-time help. The following is a release: The Burlington Community Food Pantry is in need of volunteers for specific tasks that will be ongoing.  Interested in helping out with your community – Contact Janet Fitzgerald at sullivanfh@comcast.net or 781-244-9519. Travel to locations such as Market Basket and the Library to pick up food and bring to the Food Pantry. Schedules can be flexible. You will be responsible to push carts out to the client’s cars and help load the bags into their cars.  Second & Fourth Tuesday of the Month. You must be committed to work in rain, snow, sleet, and …

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Patch Picks

Which Non Profits or Food Banks Need Help This Winter?

Do you donate to local food pantries or non profits? Let us know by emailing Richard.Hosford@Patch.com or adding comments below.

Each week, Burlington Patch highlights editor and reader picks of great local businesses, destinations, services, organizations, ways to spend a day off and more in our feature called Patch Picks. It's not clear if last week's early winter snow storm was a sign of things to come this winter in Burlington, but one thing's for sure - regardless of the impending winter climate, there are still families in need in and around town.  To help, a number of local non profit groups do all they can to help those in need all year round. The winter, though, can be increasingly difficult as temperatures decrease. But there are things residents can do to lend hand.  From the Burlington Food Pantry to the different religious and civic organizations that …

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Updated: Release: Thank You for Making Saturday's Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive a Success

A message from People Helping People, Inc., and the Burlington Food Pantry.

The following is a release from People Helping People, Inc., and the Burlington Food Pantry: People Helping People would like to thank the Burlington Post Office for once again for coordinating the [Stamp Out Hunger] Food Drive that was held on Saturday, May 14. Additionally we would like to thank TD Banknorth Burlington, Mind, Body & Soul from the Burlington Mall, Best Buy as well as the many other volunteers from the local churches that included both young adults and adults.  Thank you to Sonny from St. Margaret’s for the donation of the hall and all he does for this event each year.   We would also like to recognize Pantry Director Gayle Hobgood and her family for their contribution.   This Food Drive could not have been executed so …

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Stamp Out Hunger: The Largest Single-Day Food Drive in America Is Tomorrow

Mail carriers to pick up donations as they make their rounds. This year, the need for nonperishable foods is greater than ever, says organizing group.

Since 1993, the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) has collected more than 1 billion pounds of food through its annual event, Stamp Out Hunger, the largest single-day food drive in the U.S. On Saturday, more than 1,500 NALC branches from every state will have letter carriers collect nonperishable goods from people’s mailboxes, according to a press release. Residents are asked to leave a sturdy bag or box containing nonperishable foods such as canned soup, canned vegetables, pasta, rice or cereal next to their mailbox prior to the time of regular mail delivery on Saturday. In Burlington donations will go to support People Helping People, Inc. and the Burlington Food Pantry. Mark Brown, who coordinates the drive for the …

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