GRAFTON – On the morning of Monday, Nov. 25, volunteers from Grafton High School and Community Harvest Project joined the Grafton Food Bank in assembling 200 food baskets for Thanksgiving in the Municipal Center gymnasium.
The baskets were distributed to clients using the food bank.
According to Allison O’Brien of the food bank, each bag contained enough items, including nonperishable items and fresh produce, for a Thanksgiving dinner (except for a turkey or ham because the food bank has no refrigeration, clients received a Stop & Shop gift card for the main course).
“I enjoy doing this,” said Roxanne Kaminski, who’s been a member of the food bank’s board for five years. “This is a fun activity each year.”
The fresh produce, like onions, squash and apples, were donated by the Community Harvest Project. Members of the high school’s Student Council bagged the produce and brought them to the larger bags containing the nonperishable items.
“I like the sense of community, doing good for others,” said Joann Brennan, a member of the food bank for more than 10 years.
The Grafton Food Bank is a community driven nonprofit organization that has been serving families for more than 30 years. Donations of food and toiletries cover approximately 25% of monthly distributions, while the food bank purchases approximately 75% from local supermarkets such as Goretti’s and Stop & Shop.
In addition, the Worcester County Food Bank provides food and gift cards. The food bank has pet food available through its Pawsitive Pantry.
“It’s such a good cause,” said Dolores Charron, who’s been with the food bank for 12 years.
The food bank is also distributing holiday gift baskets in mid-December for its clients.
To donate, or for more information, visit www.graftonfoodbank.com
