Food Pantry Choice

Meredith lady · 07-16-2010, 09:58 PM

Hello Forum Friends-
SO much info has been going around about the charitable organization who will benefit from this years Forum Fest. The majority rules-and the proceeds will be going to a food pantry. After speaking with our webmaster and organizers, we have decided that ONE food pantry will be the recipient. We don't feel there will be enough monies raised to support several and we do not want to pick and choose.
So...last chance to voice your opinion...decision will be based on majority and will be decided upon this Monday evening. Ready, set, vote!!

WinnDixie · 07-17-2010, 11:46 AM

One for St Vincent de Paul.

Chickie · 07-17-2010, 12:00 PM

My vote goes to St. Vincent de Paul, as well. The volunteers there do a good job and need our support. Donations of food are down while the need keeps increasing.

Redwing · 07-17-2010, 01:28 PM

Great organization... St. Vincent de Paul gets my vote, as well.

trfour · 07-17-2010, 02:45 PM

Four for St Vincent de Paul.

Rattlesnake Guy · 07-17-2010, 02:47 PM

Meridith Food Pantry gets my vote this year.

Meredith lady · 07-17-2010, 02:49 PM

I vote for the Meredith Food Pantry-they do so much with helping people pay their heating and electric bills. They have been in the paper recently saying how very low their food pantry is. The food pantry is part of the Community Action Program. They lost a great deal of support when previous donations went to the Center Harbor church.

Janet · 07-17-2010, 03:33 PM

Meredith Food Pantry

Nagigator · 07-17-2010, 05:53 PM

Meredith Food pantry.

eillac@dow · 07-18-2010, 08:56 PM

I am no help as I do not know enough about either St. Vincent de Paul or the Meredith. I do know that there are those out there that could use our help. So what ever the Forum Members decide, I fully support.

Don't you just hate when one waffles!

Meredith lady · 07-18-2010, 09:20 PM

thank you for your honest reply...and your support!

SIKSUKR · 07-19-2010, 07:40 AM

If there is a tie,I might suggest the FLL foundation.

Shedwannabe · 07-19-2010, 07:45 AM

Meredith Food Pantry. We donate there once a month, and they are always on the edge of being unable to provide to those without food.

Rattlesnake Gal · 07-19-2010, 03:04 PM

Looks like there is enough votes for the Meredith Food Pantry to make the decision.

Meredith lady · 07-19-2010, 03:16 PM

Meredith Food Pantry is the winner....

WinnDixie · 07-19-2010, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shedwannabe

Meredith Food Pantry. We donate there once a month, and they are always on the edge of being unable to provide to those without food.

How nice the Forum will be able to help. Will you be letting us "far-aways" know where to send our checks?

Misty Blue · 07-22-2010, 11:47 AM

The New Hampshire food bank supplies food to many, many local food banks around the state. What's more they have gtrat buying power. Through their connections with commercial food distribtors they can take a ten dollar donation and turn it into forty bucks worth of food to be delivered around the state.

This also keeps us from having to pick and choose a recipient.

Just a suggestion.

Misty Blue.

WinnDixie · 07-22-2010, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Misty Blue

The New Hampshire food bank supplies food to many, many local food banks around the state. What's more they have gtrat buying power. Through their connections with commercial food distribtors they can take a ten dollar donation and turn it into forty bucks worth of food to be delivered around the state.

This also keeps us from having to pick and choose a recipient.

Just a suggestion.

Misty Blue.

Speaking as one who voted for the pantry that didn't receive the majority...Meredith Food Pantry sounds like it faces enough need on its own to merit our help, not to mention it is a Lakes Region one. I have no idea if the NH food bank helps it or not.

Rattlesnake Gal · 07-26-2010, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Misty Blue

The New Hampshire food bank supplies food to many, many local food banks around the state. What's more they have great buying power. Through their connections with commercial food distributors they can take a ten dollar donation and turn it into forty bucks worth of food to be delivered around the state.

This also keeps us from having to pick and choose a recipient.

Just a suggestion.

Misty Blue.

Last year NH Food Bank was my first call. Our funds would not stay in the Lakes Region, so we went local. They couldn't even tell me which local food pantry needed the extra funds.

Meredith lady · 07-26-2010, 10:06 AM

I am visiting the Meredith Food Pantry today and will let you all know the outcome later on tonight after I get out of work!

BroadHopper · 07-26-2010, 10:12 AM

Gets my vote with St Vincent de Paul as close second.

I'd rather serve the whole state equitably and not just my home town.

Meredith Lady. Not to be a pain. But someone made a poll on where everyone is from around the lake. Meredith came in first. So you poll will be skewed to Meredith Food pantry.

Any way, Good luck on your decision.

RLW · 07-26-2010, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BroadHopper

Not to be a pain. But someone made a poll on where everyone is from around the lake. Meredith came in first.
Any way, Good luck on your decision.

You are right and I'm sure it still stands true, but that poll was 90% done back in 2004.

Argie's Wife · 07-28-2010, 08:23 AM

I have no opinion about this one other than.... keep the $$$ local.

Oh, and one other thing... (my kids know what this means... it's my morning coffee cup... I got it at Kellhaus...)

donnamatrix · 07-28-2010, 11:25 AM

First, it's local. Second, the Meredith Food Bank charges money to the pantries and other groups it "supports" ... to pay for deliveries, etc. The materials coming from the NH Food Bank cost the local pantries. The Meredith Food Pantry, I think, is great ... and I live in Moultonboro. The Meredith Rotary, of which I am a member, donates funds to the Pantry every month. They have also been champions in helping the Rotary to get winter fuel supplies to those in need - along with the terrific staff at Town Hall. The MFP really has an understanding of the families in need in the community.

WinnDixie · 07-28-2010, 01:38 PM

I agree with Donnamatrix, for all the reasons she stated...plus...originally we got instructed to vote between Sat.(?) and Monday. It was said the majority would rule. I voted for St. Vincent...it got four votes; Meredith Food Pantry got seven, in the stated voting period...that sounds like "majority" to me...and the choice seems like a good one, anyhow.

07-16-2010, 09:58 PM	#1
Meredith lady Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 217 Thanks: 290 Thanked 138 Times in 26 Posts	Food Pantry Choice Hello Forum Friends- SO much info has been going around about the charitable organization who will benefit from this years Forum Fest. The majority rules-and the proceeds will be going to a food pantry. After speaking with our webmaster and organizers, we have decided that ONE food pantry will be the recipient. We don't feel there will be enough monies raised to support several and we do not want to pick and choose. So...last chance to voice your opinion...decision will be based on majority and will be decided upon this Monday evening. Ready, set, vote!!

07-17-2010, 11:46 AM	#2
WinnDixie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 239 Thanks: 44 Thanked 75 Times in 17 Posts	OK, here goes... One for St Vincent de Paul.

07-17-2010, 12:00 PM	#3
Chickie Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 368 Thanks: 0 Thanked 67 Times in 38 Posts	Vote #2 My vote goes to St. Vincent de Paul, as well. The volunteers there do a good job and need our support. Donations of food are down while the need keeps increasing.

07-17-2010, 01:28 PM	#4
Redwing Deceased Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Haven, Connecticut and summer resident of Moultonborough, NH since 1952 Posts: 216 Thanks: 324 Thanked 43 Times in 27 Posts	Vote #3 Great organization... St. Vincent de Paul gets my vote, as well.

07-17-2010, 02:45 PM	#5
trfour Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Lakes, Central NH. and Dallas/Fort Worth TX. Posts: 3,694 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 3,069 Thanked 472 Times in 236 Posts	Vote # 4 Four for St Vincent de Paul. __________________ *trfour* Always Remember, The Best Safety Device In The Boat, or on a PWC Snowmobile etc., Is YOU! Safe sledding tips and much more; http://www.snowmobile.org/snowmobiling-safety.html

07-17-2010, 02:47 PM	#6
Rattlesnake Guy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,254 Thanks: 423 Thanked 366 Times in 175 Posts	Meridith Food Pantry gets my vote this year.

07-17-2010, 02:49 PM	#7
Meredith lady Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 217 Thanks: 290 Thanked 138 Times in 26 Posts	my vote... I vote for the Meredith Food Pantry-they do so much with helping people pay their heating and electric bills. They have been in the paper recently saying how very low their food pantry is. The food pantry is part of the Community Action Program. They lost a great deal of support when previous donations went to the Center Harbor church.

07-17-2010, 03:33 PM	#8
Janet Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 469 Thanks: 233 Thanked 132 Times in 90 Posts	Meredith Food Pantry

07-17-2010, 05:53 PM	#9
Nagigator Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Central Ma. Posts: 290 Thanks: 268 Thanked 55 Times in 39 Posts	I agree Meredith Food pantry.

07-18-2010, 08:56 PM	#10
eillac@dow Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dow Island & Weymouth, MA Posts: 365 Thanks: 295 Thanked 94 Times in 48 Posts	I am no help..... I am no help as I do not know enough about either St. Vincent de Paul or the Meredith. I do know that there are those out there that could use our help. So what ever the Forum Members decide, I fully support. Don't you just hate when one waffles!

07-18-2010, 09:20 PM	#11
Meredith lady Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 217 Thanks: 290 Thanked 138 Times in 26 Posts	thank you for your honest reply...and your support!

07-19-2010, 07:40 AM	#12
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	Meredith food pantry If there is a tie,I might suggest the FLL foundation. __________________ SIKSUKR

07-19-2010, 07:45 AM	#13
Shedwannabe Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Laconia Posts: 133 Thanks: 3 Thanked 22 Times in 15 Posts	Meredith Food Pantry. We donate there once a month, and they are always on the edge of being unable to provide to those without food.

07-19-2010, 03:04 PM	#14
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,252 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,451 Thanked 1,349 Times in 475 Posts	Meredith Food Pantry Sounds Just Fine Looks like there is enough votes for the Meredith Food Pantry to make the decision.

07-19-2010, 03:16 PM	#15
Meredith lady Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 217 Thanks: 290 Thanked 138 Times in 26 Posts	Meredith Food Pantry is the winner....

07-22-2010, 11:47 AM	#17
Misty Blue Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 658 Thanks: 121 Thanked 283 Times in 98 Posts	New Hampshire food bank? The New Hampshire food bank supplies food to many, many local food banks around the state. What's more they have gtrat buying power. Through their connections with commercial food distribtors they can take a ten dollar donation and turn it into forty bucks worth of food to be delivered around the state. This also keeps us from having to pick and choose a recipient. Just a suggestion. Misty Blue.

07-26-2010, 10:06 AM	#20
Meredith lady Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 217 Thanks: 290 Thanked 138 Times in 26 Posts	I am visiting the Meredith Food Pantry today and will let you all know the outcome later on tonight after I get out of work!

07-26-2010, 10:12 AM	#21
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,564 Thanks: 3,190 Thanked 1,098 Times in 791 Posts	NH Food Bank Gets my vote with St Vincent de Paul as close second. I'd rather serve the whole state equitably and not just my home town. Meredith Lady. Not to be a pain. But someone made a poll on where everyone is from around the lake. Meredith came in first. So you poll will be skewed to Meredith Food pantry. Any way, Good luck on your decision. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

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07-28-2010, 08:23 AM	#23
Argie's Wife Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alton Posts: 1,908 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 533 Thanked 579 Times in 260 Posts	I have no opinion about this one other than.... keep the $$$ local. Oh, and one other thing... (my kids know what this means... it's my morning coffee cup... I got it at Kellhaus...)

07-28-2010, 11:25 AM	#24
donnamatrix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonboro Posts: 833 Thanks: 24 Thanked 258 Times in 120 Posts	Go with Meredith Food Pantry First, it's local. Second, the Meredith Food Bank charges money to the pantries and other groups it "supports" ... to pay for deliveries, etc. The materials coming from the NH Food Bank cost the local pantries. The Meredith Food Pantry, I think, is great ... and I live in Moultonboro. The Meredith Rotary, of which I am a member, donates funds to the Pantry every month. They have also been champions in helping the Rotary to get winter fuel supplies to those in need - along with the terrific staff at Town Hall. The MFP really has an understanding of the families in need in the community.

07-28-2010, 01:38 PM	#25
WinnDixie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 239 Thanks: 44 Thanked 75 Times in 17 Posts	Meredith Food Pantry I agree with Donnamatrix, for all the reasons she stated...plus...originally we got instructed to vote between Sat.(?) and Monday. It was said the majority would rule. I voted for St. Vincent...it got four votes; Meredith Food Pantry got seven, in the stated voting period...that sounds like "majority" to me...and the choice seems like a good one, anyhow.

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