Thank you to the Community of Hopkinton for your support and generosity throughout 2018. It is a symbol of a civilized society that we find compassion and provide care for those among us who are in the deepest of need. Remembering that it could be any one of us, or our own loved ones. Thank you to the many benefactors of the Hopkinton Food Pantry and Hopkinton Human Services’ many programs, especially Hopkinton’s Operation Christmas. Our Christmas Program served 77 households with a bounty of food this holiday season, along with 66 children and 36 senior citizens receiving gifts. Our Thanksgiving Program served 55 families. This great celebration of community was made possible through the efforts of many, many individuals. On behalf of all those who benefited to those of you who gave of your time, money and energy we extend our sincere gratitude. Thank you for supporting your community throughout the year especially the holiday season. It is your ongoing generosity that allows our programs to continue. The Food Pantry is currently serving 56 to 60 households on a weekly basis. The Got Lunch Program is providing food to 23 students. Our Back to School program supplied clothing and school supplies to 37 students in the fall of 2018. Our Fuel Assistance Program is supplying fuel to those in need on a regular basis. All this is made possible by the kind and generous members of our Hopkinton Community.
Some of the organizations and businesses who have contributed: Capital Region Food Program N.H. Food Bank, HR Clough Inc., Dick Schoch Plumbing and Heating, Hopkinton Lion’s Club, Hopkinton Girl Scout and Brownie Troop No. 10075 and No. 11583, Brownie Troup 11372, Cub Scout Pack No. 77, Parishioners of First Congregational Church of Hopkinton, United Methodist Church of Contoocook, St. Andrews Episcopal Church and St. Theresa’s Catholic Church of Henniker, Hopkinton Recreation Committee and Department, Hopkinton High and Middle School staff and students, Maple Street School staff and students, Harold Martin School staff and students, Hopkinton Rotary, Rebekahs of Riverside Lodge No. 22, YBP Library Services, employees, Merrimack County Savings Bank, Contoocook branch, staff and patrons, Irish Electric, owner and staff, Hopkinton Woman’s Club, 4-H Easy Riders, Gould Hill Orchards, First Congregational Church Youth Group, The Slusser Center Afternoon Knitters, Panera Bread of Concord, E. Roger Montgomery Post 81, American Legion, Duston Country Club Golf Course, owners and patrons, Red Hawks Football League, Friehoffer Bakery, The Luggnuts, Chris Kimball Maple Sugar House of Webster, Lakehouse Tavern, Dottie Brown and Brian Erickson and their beautiful sleighs and carriages, along with many, many wonderful individuals!
Whether you shopped, donated, wrapped, sorted, packed or carried; you truly demonstrated your generous spirit and willingness to help others. Also, thank you to all who volunteer and contribute to the Hopkinton Food Pantry and the Human Services Programs on a regular basis. Your contributions of food, money, sundries, time and energy allow us to help those in need in our community. Every contribution is important and appreciated. We wish you all a healthy, peaceful and fulfilling 2019.
Tamara Saltmarsh,
Hopkinton Food Pantry coordinator
Marilyn Ceriello Bresaw,
Hopkinton Human Services