Lending A Hand To Lenore’s Pantry

Taken from an article written by Max Bowen in the North Star Reporter:

“North’s different food pantries have seen a significant increase since March 2020 and that number hasn’t gone down, even as the community moves to a post-pandemic lifestyle.

 Joan Badger, the town’s Human Service Coordinator, said that six months ago Lenore’s Pantry was serving 70 families a month, and today, it’s up to 100. She said this means hundreds of people are in need of these services, but donations have gone in the opposite direction due to the recent increase in prices.

Badger said the biggest need is foods high in protein, such as solid white tuna fish, chicken, Spam, chili, and baked and red beans. Pasta and sauces are other items which the pantry has been running short of.”

The Christopher J, Cornetta Foundation recently donated items the Pantry is in need of and have made it a mission to donate to Lenore’s Pantry on a monthly basis.

Donations for Lenore’s Pantry can be brought to the Board of Health at Town Hall (lower level) during regular business hours. All questions can be directed to 508-699-0104.