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BankAtlantic
Volunteer's Team Up With the Pantry of Broward, Inc. To Support
Broward County Seniors
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL. –
August 19, 2009 –
Volunteers from BankAtlantic joined the efforts of The
Pantry of Broward by unpacking and sorting donated boxes
of food. BankAtlantic volunteers also helped pack food boxes to
be distributed to The Pantry's elderly seniors and
grandparents in our community.
"Many seniors in Broward County are on fixed income of less than
$800 per month and have to make an impossible choice between
buying food or medicine," commented Jarett Levan, CEO of
BankAtlantic. "The Pantry of Broward provides food
and support services to seniors in need, on low incomes, and to
grandparents raising grandchildren. We are very pleased that
BankAtlantic volunteers are making a concerted effort to support
both the seniors and children of our community," he added.
"The Pantry of Broward strives to be a one-stop
shop for seniors in need," said Penny Loughan, CEO of The
Pantry of Broward. "In addition to providing much needed
food, we also try to give seniors food for their soul in the
sense of trying to help alleviate some of the bigger issues that
are affecting their well-being in the autumn of their lives. New
clients meet with a Pantry of Broward case manager
to help smooth out other issues they may be struggling with such
as problems with Social Security, food stamps, dental care, eye
care, learning how to use debit cards, computers, and even
hairstyling, " concluded Loughan.
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CITY COUNTY CREDIT UNION
HOLDS AUGUST FOOD DRIVE FOR THE PANTRY
The Margate based City County
Credit Union has launched a one month food drive in its eight branches in
Broward County as part of the United Way's "Project Lifeline." The credit
union's customers and the general public can drop off canned and dry food
donations at any of the participating branches through the month of August.
The food collected will benefit seniors in need and grandparents raising
grandchildren who are served by The Pantry of Broward.
For more information, please contact Sandra Spence, Vice President
Advertising and Public Relations at City County Credit Union at (954)
745-2400 ext. 2304 or The Pantry of Broward at (954) 358-1481.
The photo shows The Pantry of Broward's Cindy Mallay with City
County Credit Union branch manager's at the food drive launch. On the
extreme right is Dave Wallace, Senior Relationship Manager for the United
Way.
The Pantry of Broward is so grateful for the community support
it receives.
Hairstylists for
Humanity, Sponsoring Food Drive with area Salons
Mario
Betto and Hairstylists for Humanity are seeking support from over 100 salons
to participate in a Food Drive from June 15, 2009 through August 15, 2009 to
serve clients at The Pantry of Broward. Salons will collect
food from their clients, supporters and staff. We encourage you to visit
your salon, get a new do, or spruce up your existing style and donate food
to serve seniors in need and grandparents raising grandchildren.
<Click
Here> to learn more about
Hairstylists for Humanity.
Thank you Mario, participating Salons and Hairstylists for Humanity.
PERSONAL CHEF DONATES 10%
TO THE PANTRY OF BROWARD
Personal Chef Shelley Nachum, of
Short On Thyme in Delray Beach, FL is donating 10% of her income from
Broward County this year to The Pantry of Broward as a
generous gesture to give back to the community.
Personal Chef Shelley cooks healthy, nutritious, wholesome meals for busy
individuals, families and seniors. She charges a flat service fee plus
groceries with the price per meal ranging between $15-$30, depending on the
number of servings and the menu. "Figure the time and money saved in actual
meal planning, drive time, gas, grocery shopping, cooking, cleanup, or
restaurant meal plus tax and tip and it almost seems like a bargain".
For more information, contact Chef Shelley at 561-276-8539,
Shelley@ShortOnThyme.com, or visit
www.ShortOnThyme.com
ACCIDENTAL FRIENDS by BJ
Buntrock
August 4th, 2009
It was just another typical day. I was leaving Flowers and Found
Objects, to go back to The Pantry of Broward.
I
was parked in the Suntrust Bank lot next to my flower shop. I really
wasn't paying proper attention; I was backing out of the parking lot,
and then, crash. I had backed into the side of a shinny pristine black
SUV. Of course I got out immediately to survey the damage. It didn't
look that awful to me, but the driver was still in his vehicle. Boy was
he mad when he got out! I tried to calm him down but he kept ranting and
raving. Then Jim Algood, a guard at the bank, came out, put his arm
around me and said "Honey, what happened?" When I told him the story, he
suggested we all go into the flower shop to exchange information, which
we did. I recommended to the handsome driver, Monroe Zalkin that he
might want to take his vehicle to Matt at Unique Auto Body, just down
Andrews, and get an estimate of the damages. And, so he did.
As it turns out Matt and Monroe started talking one day and Matt sung my
praises. He told Monroe all about The Pantry of Broward
and all the good work being done to serve seniors and grandparents. I
contacted Monroe later that week to see if his car was repaired, and in
the course of our conversation, he inquired about The Pantry.
Monroe was very interested in our work, so he came to The Pantry's
grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony.
Ever since we met, Monroe has been a great supporter of The Pantry.
He is one of our C-Noters, donating $100 per month. He, Penny Loughan
and I have lunch together frequently. It just shows that you never know
who you will come in "contact" with throughout your life. And as we
reflect on our one year anniversary we are grateful for all our friends,
including the ones we found by accident!
BACK TO SCHOOL AND IN NEED OF UNIFORMS
The
kids are back in school, but the grandchildren we serve are in need of
school uniforms. Can you please help our grandkids by giving us gift
cards to Wal-Mart, Target, Kmart, or JC Penny. Let’s make sure that
these children have the basic needs to go to school, to fit in with all
the other kids, and to focus on their studies. You can mail the gift
cards to The Pantry of Broward, 610 NW Third Ave, Fort
Lauderdale, FL 33311 or drop them by our office.
Thank you for your help.
