Recent Events - November 2009
BANK OF AMERICA
FOOD DRIVE AN AMAZING SUCCESS
 The Pantry of Broward's 2nd Annual
Thanksgiving Food Drive held together with Bank of America was a huge success.
Thanks to the generosity of Bank of America's clients, a total of 18,006 lbs of
food were dropped off at the more than 70 banking centers throughout Broward
County during the month of November. This is more than double the 8,000 lbs
collected in 2008.
"We are so, so grateful for the people of Broward County who took time to care
and to Bank of America for facilitating this annual Thanksgiving Food Drive,"
commented Penny Loughan, CEO of The Pantry of Broward, a unique
agency that serves seniors in need on low, fixed incomes and grandparents
raising their grandchildren.
ST MARK'S
EPISCOPAL CHURCH'S MENS CLUB SHARES AND CARES
 The
congregation of St. Mark's Episcopal Church donated close to $1,200 to purchase
turkeys and trimmings as part of The Pantry of Broward's
Thanksgiving food drive.
This tremendous donation was delivered by Horris Chang, Chairman of the Men's
Club and past chair Chuck Millspaugh who organized the initiative.
"Thank you to everyone at St Mark's for truly reaching out to those in need this
holiday. It truly is the season to give," stated Penny Loughan, CEO for
The Pantry of Broward.
Photo At Right . . . Horris and Chuck inspect the turkeys
purchased for Thanksgiving by St. Marks. The Pantry's Warehouse
Manager and chief turkey, Bernie McGlinchey, is holding the bird.
US Congress
Recognizes Successes of The Pantry of Broward
 The Congressional
Record of the House of Representatives of the 111th Congress, dated November
19th, 2009, publicly recognizes the work of The Pantry of Broward
and its Founder, BJ Buntrock in their efforts to provide food and other services
to seniors in need on low, fixed incomes and grandparents raising their
grandchildren in Broward County, South Florida.
The report on The Pantry of Broward was read in Congress by
Congressman Alcee Hastings, Democrat for the 23rd District in Florida and
supporter of the agency. To see Congressman Hastings speak about The
Pantry of Broward,
please <Click
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NBC6's "DAY OF GIVING" AN
OVERWHELMING SUCCESS
 The
November 18th "Day of Giving" organized by NBC6 motivated thousands of people
throughout Broward County to take time to care.
Over a period of several days, culminating on November 18th, NBC6 viewers were
encouraged to drop of food donations for those served by The Pantry of
Broward at any of the Bank of America banking centers throughout Broward
County. They responded in an impressive manner and many people also made
donations through the studio’s phone bank.
"This was a wonderful example of collaboration between NBC6, Bank of America and
the public," explained Bruce Harris, Director of Development for The
Pantry of Broward. "The true heroes though are members of the public who
stepped up to help our seniors in need this special time of year. Thank you
all!"
BANK OF AMERICA AND PANTRY OF
BROWARD TEAM UP TO FIGHT HUNGER AMONG SENIORS
FORT LAUDERDALE - The Pantry of Broward today announced that Bank
of America will again support a Thanksgiving Food Drive for seniors in need
throughout Broward County during the month of November.
For the second consecutive year, the public is invited to drop off packaged
foods at any of Bank of America's more than 70 banking centers in Broward County
from November 2 through November 30, 2009.
PANTRY FOUNDER
NAMED "2009 LOCAL HERO" BY BANK OF AMERICA
 The
Founder - and principal volunteer - of The Pantry of Broward has
been named as a "2009 Local Hero" award recipient through Bank of America's
"Neighborhood Excellence Initiative."
"BJ Buntrock's efforts are truly a testament to her commitment to improving the
Broward County community," wrote Mark Mallar, Broward Market President for Bank
of America.
The Bank of America Neighborhood Excellence Initiative is designed to recognize,
nurture and reward organizations, local heroes and student leaders who are
helping their neighborhoods achieve excellence.
The awards will be presented on Thursday, November 5th at 11:30am at The
Signature Grand in Davie. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation, Inc. will
designate a prize of $5,000 to The Pantry of Broward.
OUR LADY OF MERCY
CATHOLIC CHURCH PROVIDES FOR SENIORS
 The
congregation of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Deerfield Beach collected
more than half-a-ton of food for the seniors and grandparents served by The
Pantry of Broward this past month. This is the second year in a row that
Our Lady of Mercy congregants have shared their blessings with seniors in need
during their "Feed the Less Fortunate" campaign, coordinated by Jerry McGuinn.
The photo shows Tom Zane and Angela Lauretano with some of the mounds of food
collected! Many thanks to all.
If you would like to arrange a food drive for The Pantry of Broward,
please contact
bernie@thepantryofbroward.org
CORAL SPRINGS
NEIGHBORHOOD HOLDS HALLOWEEN FOOD DRIVE
The residents of the Eagle Trace neighborhood in Coral Springs used their 12th
Annual Halloween Block Party as an opportunity to help seniors in need in
Broward County.
This past Saturday, residents brought along their spooky masks and a total of
683 lbs of food which was donated to The Pantry of Broward, an
agency serving seniors in need on low, fixed incomes and grandparents raising
their grandchildren throughout Broward County.
The photo shows (LtoR) Eagle Trace residents Jackie Eljallad; Joanne Friedman;
Lou Brawer, Property Manager; Marty Friedman, Chair of the Board of Governors;
and Chris Harris.
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