Pictured:  Cheryl Vaughn (center) presenting a check for over $15,000 to board members Melody Stanko (left) and Shari Gereau (right).

We would like to thank everyone that was involved or donated to the “Cary Community Fights Hunger” campaign that recently took place. Many individuals, groups, schools, churches, and the mayor of Cary participated.

We also would like to acknowledge and give a special heartfelt thank-you to Cheryl Vaughn, the director of St. Barnabas Christian Preschool and Sally Biere.  The two have supported different causes such as the Yellow Ribbon Project in the past.  After seeing all the people that rely on our pantry every month, they directed their efforts for us this year.

The project rose over of $15,000. It really helps at a time of the year when pantry donations and drives are significantly reduced. The pantry is staffed 100% by volunteers and relies solely on donations and drives to stock the shelves.

Because of the hard work and generosity shown by our two communities, we are able to continue to help those in need.

A Sincere Thank You!

The Cary-Grove Food Pantry Board

Pictured in the top row from the left: Janice Prunier-King, Doc Gallis, Sue Dunn, Cheryl McDermott, Mike Singleton. In the  bottom row from the left: Lisa Dimino, Jenny Liautaud, Aimee Higgens, Laura Garvin.

The board of Cary Grove Neighborhood Life presented a check for $3,812 to Doc Gallis to help support the Cary Grove Food Pantry. This was a portion of the proceeds from their fundraising and membership drive throuout the year.  This past year the pantry saw an increase in the number of families participating, up 27% from the prior year. 400 adults and 450 children are being served on a regular basis.

We would like to let everyone know how generous the local stores are to our pantry. A BIG THANKS to the following stores for their ongoing donations of food to our pantry.

• Jewel – Cary
• Jewel – Fox River Grove
• Aldi’s – Cary
• Trader – Algonquin
• Walgreen’s – Cary
• CVS – Cary

We send volunteers to these stores 5-6 times a week to pick up fresh food such as produce, dairy, bakery and meats. Walgreen’s and CVS donate holiday items. We would not be able to offer this type of food if it were not for the generosity of these stores. Please remember how generous these stores are when you are shopping.