OXFORD – The Griffin Center for Healthy Living is helping individuals clean out their pantries with a free “spicy” cooking demonstration.
The Pantry Challenge will be March 19 from 5-6:15 p.m. at the Griffin Center for Healthy Living Teaching Kitchen, Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road
Former Executive Director of Massaro Farm and sustainable nutrition expert Caty Poole will discuss random items people tend to have in their pantries that they struggle to figure out how to use. Poole will highlight healthy ways to incorporate these ingredients into delicious options that are cost effective while also preparing homemade chili that can be a great way to use up pantry staples.
Participants are encouraged to bring two-to-three ingredients that they don't know what to do with, or bring a list of items in their pantry that they struggle to use.
This event is free, but seating is limited and reservations are required.
Visit www.griffinhealth.org/pantry-challenge or contact the Griffin Center for Healthy Living Coordinator at 203-732-1369 to sign up.
Opened in 2020, the Griffin Center for Healthy Living is a unique facility in which Griffin Health partners with the community in wellness – offering education, guidance and assistance in preventing and managing chronic disease, and promoting overall well-being.
The Center is part of Griffin’s mission to empower individuals to make choices that change their lifestyles for the better, and embodies Griffin’s goal to not only care for individuals when they are not well, but to build a meaningful relationship, guide, and coach them to maximize their quality of life.
Visit griffinhealthyliving.org for more information about the Center's features and upcoming community events.
This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.
Sometimes we all need a helping hand. This pantry is a place to give and receive with care - no judgment, just community.
Take what you need today, and share what you can another time. The pantry will be restocked every Sunday. The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.
We are accepting donations of non-perishable food, hygiene products, sealed packages of diapers and wipes, household cleaning supplies, pet food, and cash.
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Where your shopping literally helps us buy food for our pantry! Doesn't get any better than that!
And nothing's so satisfying as filling your mini cart with fun thrift shop treasures - that won't lighten your wallet!
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Start your week with us and come back for your favorite daily-saley! We are incredibly grateful for your shopping and donating - both helping us constantly restock our pantry shelves!
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The Salvation Army is at 26 Lester St., Ansonia.
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We are increasing our food appointments by 20% in May and looking for volunteers one day per week (6 hours) to help bag food, drive for local food pick-ups, etc. Great volunteering opportunity for kind people with flexible work schedules or active retirees!
Reach out and give us a try! 203-734-7577.
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A busy store helps fill our pantry shelves and we are continuously breaking 41 year records for monthly food given to our Valley neighbors in need.
THANK YOU!!
The store is located at 237 Roosevelt Drive.
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Please give us a call! 203-734-7577.
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ANSONIA - I attended a wonderful community celebration last week - the grand reopening of the newly remodeled pantry at the Greater Valley Salvation Army.
The Corps' headquarters is located at 26 Lester St. As an Advisory Board member I'm pleased to say I've witnessed many improvements made there over the years, most recently the remodeled pantry.
Capt. Cheryl McCollum deserves plaudits for her dedication to turning dreams into reality!
In a brief program in the sanctuary prior to the ribbon cutting, she described the pantry makeover including "a fresh coat of paint which does wonders," new freezers, shelving, and seating. McCollum said the client choice pantry offers a more dignified experience for those who receive food assistance. She said $8,000 went into the project and expressed gratitude for the needed upgrades.
Mayor David S. Cassetti reminded attendees that it's "very, very important that we take care of the vulnerable."
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McCollum surrounded by supporters of the Salvation Army. |
The event also included the 'Kettle Kickoff' for the upcoming holiday season.
McCollum said before a ribbon cutting that volunteers are needed this holiday season to ring the bells at kettles that will be located outside stores throughout the Valley.
To volunteer to help with bell ringing call 203-736-0707.
