We’ll be heading off to Macys (Mall of NH)  soon to set up our table at the main entrance.  There are events going on all day long. Stop by our table to day hi!  Hope to see you there!

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We are closing today at 5:00 pm.

Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Sue

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We’ll have a table set up at the main entrance at Macy’s (Mall of NH, Manchester) on Saturday.  If you’re in the area, stop by the table and say Hi!.

The Shop For A Cause Savings Passes are good for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  If you need a Savings Pass, you can go to our shopping cart at https://squareup.com/store/loudon-food-pantry.  Click on Macy’s Shop For A Cause. Change the shipping to pickup and we’ll email the Savings Pass to you so you’ll have it for Friday.

While at Macys on Saturday we can not sell Savings Passes to you but you can purchase them at any register.  Hope to see you there!

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We have a some newborn babies and also some pregnant women due soon. We are in need of baby food (Stage 1), formula, and diapers (newborn and 1s).  It would be a great help! Bring donations to 30 Chichester Rd, Unit D, Loudon NH. We’re here Monday – Thursday from 10am – 1pm and 3pm – 6pm. Thanks for your consideration.

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The Macy’s Shop For A Cause Savings Pass cost $5 and can be used at any Macy’s Store. Using the Savings Pass can save you up to 25% on Friday August 26th, Saturday August 27, and Sunday August 28th.

To purchase a Savings Pass go to: https://squareup.com/store/loudon-food-pantry Click on Macy’s Shop For A Cause. Change the shipping to pickup and we’ll email the Savings Pass to you.

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I just received more information about Macy’s Shop For A Cause.

Saturday Macy’s will have a variety of events: Al Kaprielian Weather Facts (yes, The Al Kaprielian), story time for the kids, Granite State Tennis, Master An Demo, Photo Booth, Bra Fitting Event, Seacoast Career School offering chair massages and Stonewall Kitchen tasting.

Cosmestics Events:  Clinique, Estee Lauder, Lancome, Clarins, Origins, and Arden.

And, you will be eligible to win a $500 gift card, no purchase necessary.

We will have a table set up at the main entrance on Saturday (we can not sell Savings Passes during this time).

Since 2006, Shop For A Cause has raised more than $48 Million for charities across the country.  This is your opportunity to be part of the excitement.

Stop by Loudon Food Pantry and purchase your Shop For A Cause Savings Pass ($5) so you can save up to 25%. The Savings Pass is good to use on Friday August 26th, Saturday August 27, and Sunday August 28th.  Time is running out to get your Savings Pass.  Get yours today!

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We were at Loudon Old Home Day Saturday.   The weather cooperated until about 4:00 pm.  But during the dry time we got to see old friends and met new friends and received some food donations.  Some of our products were sold and between that and donations we received  the total for the day came to $59.54.  I would like to thank the people from the horseshoe tournament for their donations.  Thank you everyone for your smiles, laughs, and generosity.

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You may ask yourself why we need funds to operate. While we do get some things for free or for discounted rates, food pantries and most non-profits do not get everything for free.  Just like any other business, we need money to stay open and keep operating.

Loudon Food Pantry has one full time paid person on salary that runs the pantry, keeps the volunteers informed and busy, and make sure all tasks are done in a consistent manner.  She is here five days per week and often works more than 40 hours per week.  Everyone else is volunteer.  Volunteers are the backbone of any non-profit.

The food pantry needs approximately $91 per day to keep running ($2,756 per month).  These expenses are included in that figure: supplies (labels for labeling guns, produce bags, ink cartridges, paper, pens, etc.) labeling guns, money to purchase food, fundraising expenses, postage, dues and memberships, website hosting, payroll, workman’s comp. insurance, general liability insurance, telephone, internet, repairs on equipment and/or shelves, etc.

We are extremely fortunate that Dave and Tracy Huckins (our landlords) donate the spaces that we use for our pantry.  This means we have no rent, heating, or electric we need to budget for.  Thank you,  Dave and Tracy for being so generous!

So, there will always be a need for funds.

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We’ll have a booth set up at Loudon Old Home Day tomorrow so please drop by to say Hi!

The information we displayed is about the pantry and other services as well.  Also, our Bears will be there, book marks, wrist bands (Hunger Sucks Food Rocks), grocery lists and other items will be for sale.  The sales benefits the pantry.

We will also be selling Macy’s Shop For A Cause Savings Passes for $5.  The money is our to keep and you get to save up to 25% using the Savings Pass on Friday, August 26, Saturday, August 27, and Sunday, August 28.  These Savings Passes are good at any Macy’s during these days.  Did you know that there is a Macy’s at The Mall of NH in Manchester?

For more information about Loudon Old Home Day and the schedule of events go to http://loudonoldhomeday.com/.

Hope to see you there!

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Our patrons come from all walks of life and are in many different situations.  Some have lost their jobs, some have lost their homes, some have medical conditions that don’t allow them to work anymore, some are getting on in years.   Whether they are alone or have family around them they somehow make it through.

I find that when there is more than one patron shopping at the same time, they are willing to help each other.  They share information about services and even discuss recipes.  After all who knows best about your situation than someone else going through almost the same thing.   They seem to feel better and happier when they leave than when they came in.

But one thing I always notice is that they are always grateful for the food they get and return overstocked items for others to take.

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