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National Honor Society Students Hold Food Drive

Proceeds from the month-long food drive at LHS will go to Haven From Hunger.

Members of the Lynnfield High School National Honor Society held a monthlong food drive. The donation will be made to Haven From Hunger. Pictured from left, Brian Kelter, Andrew Drinkwater, Nick Romano, George Kartsounis, Derek Owen, Alison Council, Abby Corey, Alexa Gilmore, and Emily Shea. To learn more about Haven From Hunger, which serves residents in Lynnfield as well as Peabody and Salem, check out this 2011 article on Lynnfield Patch.

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Jeanne's Bakeshop Donates to Haven From Hunger

Lynnfield business donated a portion of Thursday's sales to local hunger relief organization.

On Thursday, Jeanne's Bakeshop, located in the Center Court shops across from the Old Meeting House and the Town Common, reported that it was donating a portion of the day's sales to Haven from Hunger, which provides food assistance to several nearby communities, including Lynnfield. In a followup email to Lynnfield Patch, Jeanne Barbaro reported that the bakery would be sending $75 to Haven from Hunger. Co-owners Jeanne and Joe Barbaro reportedly contacted the organization earlier this year and advertised it on their Facebook page while the promotion also ran on the Haven from Hunger website. Area business owners interested in doing something similar can inquire with Haven from Hunger at 978-531-1530.

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Local Food Pantries: How You Can Help Or Receive Help

Neighboring food pantries share how you can serve -- or be served -- this holiday season.

The Blessing Room, Calvary Christian Church, 47 Grove St., Lynnfield: The Blessing Room currently serves about 50 people in need with non-perishables, diapers as well as gently used and new clothing. Many recipients are unemployed, disabled, elderly, or unable to work. To donate, write a check to Calvary Christian Church c/o the Blessing Room; drop off food in the drop-off baskets; organizations, such as Mission of Deeds, can help out, or if a ministry interview has already been completed with Executive Pastor Jamie E. Booth, of Peabody, become a volunteer. Clothes must be in good condition, and food can't be expired. According to Associate Pastor Charles Rukwaro, overseer of the ministry, of Peabody, last year, the church gave out 100 …

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LHS Band Donates Pies To Haven From Hunger

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The following was provided by the LHS Band Boosters:   The LHS Band Boosters would like to thank everyone who supported the annual Pie Fundraiser.  Not only did the event help raise money for equipment, repairs, etc for the LHS Pioneer and Jazz bands, but the group, through the generosity of the community, donated 55 pies to Haven from Hunger - a local food pantry in Peabody.   On November 20th when the pies were delivered, Haven from Hunger had just completed distributing over 140 Thanksgiving meals to families and there was not a single dessert of any kind left in the pantry.  The donated pies will be served on Thanksgiving Day as part of the pantry's meal service and remaining pies will be distributed to families at Christmas time.   …

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PHOTO: Helping Haven From Hunger

Centre Congregational Church members donated canned goods and $1,000 to Haven From Hunger.

Alyse Barbash, Director of Haven from Hunger in Peabody, with Jeff Langill of the outereach team at Centre Congregational Church.  On May 12, Jeff presented Ms. Barbash with a donation of $1,000 from the church.  A group of church members and friends then helped sort canned goods collected in the postal service's annual "Stamp out Hunger" food drive.

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Haven From Hunger Looking Ahead To New Goals

Organization provides food assistance to residents of Peabody, Salem and Lynnfield.

Over the past several decades, Haven From Hunger has been serving individuals in Peabody, Salem and Lynnfield who are in need of food assistance. Individuals residing in these three towns are welcome to come in to Haven From Hunger and apply for assistance. The criteria are similar to what those applying for state benefits would need to meet. Applicants must present a proof of residency and income, as well as a photo ID. If they have children, their birth certificates are also needed. In a recent interview with Lynnfield Patch, Haven From Hunger Director Alyse Barbash described how under the current economic conditions, it's not uncommon for more than 40 people to come to the group's Peabody headquarters for dinner. And even towns that are…

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