Club Donates $500 to Local Food Pantry
Posted by Susan Hansen
On February 18, President Mary Martin presented a check for $500 to Rich Beebe in support of the First Congregational Food Pantry. The food pantry celebrated its 32 anniversary in 
December 2014. Since 1992, when records were begun, they have provided approximately 180,000 meals to 20,000 families. The number of requests for services has increased by 80% since 2009. Rich and Abbie Beebe took over operation in 2008 from Roy and Peg Spiller. The food pantry serves people who have been referred to them through East Hartford Social Services.
December 2014. Since 1992, when records were begun, they have provided approximately 180,000 meals to 20,000 families. The number of requests for services has increased by 80% since 2009. Rich and Abbie Beebe took over operation in 2008 from Roy and Peg Spiller. The food pantry serves people who have been referred to them through East Hartford Social Services.