The City of Auburn’s “Grab ‘N Go” meal program added a little surprise in with Friday’s pick-up, just in time for Mother’s Day. Through the coordination of local community member Tizz Crowley, several volunteers stepped up to create Mother’s Day gifts to be passed out with the meal program on Friday. Community members quickly stepped up and within two and half days, they were able to put together (and wrap) 110 Mother’s Day gifts! Two Auburn artists, Carrie White (pottery) and Anita Poulin (painter/jewelry maker), were among those who donated items. Other community members included: Garnette Hobbs, BettyAnn Sheats, Jane Costlow, Migdalia Mass, Mary Roussel, Anita F. Poulin, Ed and Sheila Desgrosseilliers, Amey Feeley, Liz Feeley, and Alfreda Fournier.
“This was such a thoughtful idea and a super sweet touch to be able to add Mother’s Day gifts
to the Grab ‘N Go meal pick-ups,” said Auburn Recreation Director, Sabrina Best. “The meal
program itself is a bit overwhelming, emotionally, so whenever we see such generous support
from our community, whether it’s a food donation, monetary support, volunteers with delivery,
or touching gifts like this, it just adds to the incredible ‘neighbor helping neighbor’ movement
here in Auburn and in surrounding communities.”
The “Grab ‘N Go” meal and grocery programs are currently organized through the end of May,
with the hope of continuing in some form throughout the summer. If you or someone you know
needs food, please connect with the Auburn Recreation Department. For more information on
how to support the “Grab ‘N Go,” please email [email protected].
Our sincere thanks to EVERYONE who made this possible!