From Susan Maritan –

The Medfield Food Cupboard is in Serious Need of Donations.

“Summer is always a difficult time for the Food Cupboard,” said Martha Sherman, a volunteer with the Medfield Food Cupboard. “It’s sort of a perfect storm resulting in bare shelves: our clients’ children are home from school, so families’ food needs are higher. Likewise, Medfield residents are out of town, so food donations are way down. Food drives are not happening as they do the rest of the year, and also, unfortunately, our food collection bin is no longer residing at Shaw’s. As a result, the food on the shelves at the UCC Food Cupboard are the lowest I’ve seen them in a many, many years.”

The Food Cupboard is in need of any and all items, but if you’d like some guidance, the following supplies are always needed:

• Cereal
• Juice
• Peanut butter
• Jelly
• Pasta
• Pasta sauces
• Tunafish (water-packed)
• Canned chicken
• Canned fruits
• Canned Vegetables
• Toilet Paper
• Paper Towels

Food donations to the Medfield Food Cupboard can be dropped off in the lobby of the the United Church of Christ (496 Main Street, Medfield) or at other local churches. Anyone wishing to make a monetary donation may send a check to the Medfield Food Cupboard, PO Box 172, Medfield, MA  02052.

This new effort sounds like a wonderful addition –

New Life Home Refurnishing, a new nonprofit furniture bank serving this area, is in desperate need of mattresses and box springs of any size in good condition (no stains, visible marks or tears), as well as bedding of any size. We have several people in a queue waiting to “shop” for furniture until we add some mattresses to our inventory. Most of our limited selection of mattresses went to several clients before Christmas. 

New Life Home Refurnishing is a brand new non-profit organization that accepts tax-deductible donations* of “gently used” furniture and household items, warehouses them and then makes them available at no charge to those in need. We are located just over the Medfield line at 102 Elm Street (Route 27) in the brick mill building after the railroad bridge.

New Life helps individuals and families in transition: victims of fires or floods, those escaping domestic abuse, people coming out of homelessness, veterans of war and recent refugees. In order to qualify, clients need to provide a letter of referral from a social service agency or clergy member. Donors also benefit through this local opportunity to recycle furniture and household items they no longer need.

New Life Home Refurnishing moved to its new warehouse space on January 18. (We outgrew our donated space in Medfield after only three months!) Now we are anxious to build up our inventory of furniture in order to serve the growing list of clients in our queue. Although we will be grateful for any donations of furniture and household items in good condition, we especially need the things listed at the bottom of this page. See www.newlifehr.org if you have questions about what we accept. The warehouse will be open to receive donations from 9-11 AM on Saturdays. We will also pick up large items during that time frame. Please contact us at info@newlifehr.org or 774-316-6395.

Volunteers are needed for all facets of our operation, from 2.5 hours on a Saturday morning to a variety of behind the scenes tasks. Let us know of your interest by email or phone.

THE MEDFIELD LIONS INVITE YOU TO THE 2ND ANNUAL

“A LADIES NIGHT OUT”

At Zullo’s Art Gallery in the center of Medfield

Thursday, March 21, 2013 from 7 – 9:30 PM

A $25 all inclusive fee will be payable at Zullo’s front door on March 21st for the event.

• Enjoy a selection of premium wines and soft drinks, cheese and crackers, and wonderful chocolates
• Treat yourself to a mini-manicure which will be available throughout the evening
• View the new watercolor exhibit at Zullo’s Art Gallery

While you are enjoying time with the “girls”, you will also be supporting the Medfield Lions in their efforts to help local families who are facing hardships. The Medfield Lions, in partnership with the Medfield Neighbor Brigade (formerly the Medfield Angels), provides care packages to families who are going through a temporary crisis. The Lions will use the proceeds from this fundraiser to continue to provide these care packages.

So grab a friend and come enjoy some wine, cheese, chocolate, and a few laughs! You’ll also be helping local families who need our support.

Mark your calendars for this special night of friendship and fundraising.
See you on Thursday, March 21st at Zullo’s!

Please RVSP to John Carey with the Medfield Lions at (508) 359-4861 as Zullo’s has limited capacity, or to ask any questions on this ‘Ladies Night Out’ fundraising event.