Staunton Helping Hands Nov. recap

Nov. was a huge month at the Helping Hands Center. Many donations were received and plenty of food was given out to local families in need.

For the Thanksgiving holiday, 73 turkeys (with lots of side items) were given to Staunton residents. Special thanks to all of the donors that helped to sponsor families for Thanksgiving and make this possible. The SHHC worked closely with Bill's IGA to purchase the turkeys and get them in perfect time for Thanksgiving.Also in time for the holiday, the Annual Scouting For Food Drive through the local scouts was received.

Approximately 6,850 food items were collected in this year's drive (led by Boy Scout Troop 8034 and assisted by the local Cub Scouts). Thank you to those who placed bags out for the scouts to pick up, sort and bring to the SHHC.

There were also many volunteers at the pantry to help sort and stock the items. In addition to typical SHHC volunteers, the Prairie Youth 4-H group led by Osie Steiner, were present to volunteer for this large event.

Nov. donations from individuals: Rich Fiori; Wanda Watson; Susan Miller; Kathleen Benda; Merry Callovini (posthumously); Robert and Gloria Dvorak; Lynn Neuhaus; Robert and Carol Lietz; Scott and Deborah Becker.

Memorials: In memory of Bill Garrett from Scott Skertich, and in memory of John Koehne Jr. from John and Margaret Koehne.

The Nov. donations from businesses, churches and organizations were as followed: Madison Communication; Associated Bank; Southwestern Illinois Board of Realtors; Anderson Hospital and Community Hospital of Staunton; Single Tree Team and Frontier Mortgage; M County Title; Boy Scout Troop 8034; Girl Scout Troop 6075; St. Michael’s Church; Zion Lutheran Church;and Assembly Church.

The Staunton Helping Hands Center would like to thank the community for the amazing support. Donations to the SHHC can be made in person during regular hours (Tuesday's 9:30-11:30 a.m. and Wednesday's 5-7 p.m.) at 219 W. Main. Mailed donations are received at PO Box 111 in Staunton or via Venmo by searcing the username: stauntonhelpinghands.