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Dear Members, Finally the food pantry renovation can be considered DONE
after seven long months. The installation of the three ton air
conditioner is completed. Both freezers are up and running.
We should be back to normal operation!
Shortly, we plan to have a FEW winter coats available in the
pantry -- not many and not all sizes but just a few to help
whomever we can.
This month I want to write briefly on the new Medicare
Prescription Drug Coverage Program - Part D. I cannot begin
to explain the complexities of the
program. After talking with someone from
Office of the Aging,
I have found that the program has been evolving and changing
over the last few months and that most seniors are having a
difficult time understanding the provisions.
Basically, you may enroll for the new drug coverage
from November 15, 2005 through May 15, 2006. It is estimated that
the 2006 premium will be approximately $37 a month. After May 15,
2006, there will be a penalty (higher premium) to join.
The standard benefit is:
$250. deductible paid by enrollee
$251- $2250 Plan pays 75% and enrollee pays 25%
$2251 - $5100 Enrollee pays 100%
Above $5100 Plan pays 95% and enrollee pays 5%
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During the summer we were notified that we will receive
$3400 HPNAP line of credit for the Food Bank. We have
already used $1200.
June 2005 We served 48 households, including 63
children, 89 adults and 12 elderly.
July 2005 We served 45 households,
including 72 children, 74 adults and 12 elderly.
I look forward to seeing everyone at our first
meeting. Together we can meet the many challenges facing our
mission.
Sincerely, Carole Grafer, President Minutes of October 12, 2005 meeting. St. Vincent de Paul Society In Attendance were: Joanne Bunnell, Colleen Cerone, Linda Layton, Kay Coyle, Ed Ryan, Jim Falanga, Bill Grafer, Carole Grafer, Nick Dono, Linda Hunt and Jack Kiely The meeting came to order at 7:05pm. Carole read a prayer from Mark 10 vs 23-27. Minutes were read by Colleen Cerone; accepted by Nick Dono; seconded by Linda Hunt. We started with the HPNAP report. We helped 50 households. 92 adults, 64 children and 16 elderly.
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The 3 ton air conditioner is on the roof. The unit is on the wall. In order for this to get hooked up, Carole was told we need a day with the temperature above 60, not raining and two contractors to be here at the same time. Carole spoke with Gary and is pushing for this coming Monday, October 17. The replacement cooler from Pepsi came on September 26, as planned, it is up and running. Carole mentioned we were given and additional $147.30 from Shop Rite. The Special Event check from Shop Rite Fishkill is still missing. Carole stated Shop Rite is still working on it. The Food for Friends program from Stop & Shop has announced will be the recipient of that donation. Monetary amount to be determined. Carole Grafer, Joanne Bunnell and Linda Hunt met on October 1, 2005 to work on the updated computerized list; it’s still in the works. We will be sharing the closet with “Life Teen” they will have one shelf in the freezer and cooler. They have been told to please label all their products so we do not accidentally use them. The shopping trip was done today October 12, 2005 at the Food Bank. 2700 lbs. at a cost of $1767.00 was purchased. There is 0 HPNAP available; we will owe $1150 to the Food Bank. Carole read a letter of new HPNAP regulations. 1. 5% of grant to be used on fresh produce 2. 1% of grant to be used on non flavored non-fat milk Carole spoke with Jill Dunn about concerns related to these new regulations and also about out-of-stock items. Jill will get back to Carole. Carole made all aware, if clients are having any problems with food stamps to contact Lydia Gonzalez at Community Action Partnership in Poughkeepsie 845-452-5104 x112. Linda Hunt brought up Holiday Baskets. Approximately 70 baskets will be needed. The notice will be in all three bulletins on October 23, 30 and November 6, 13. Linda will contact the Boy Scouts and a volunteer list was sent around for helping with baskets and wrapping of presents. Linda thought gift certificates would be a nice idea to promote for families supplying the baskets (i.e.: K-Bee or Toys R Us). Nick Dono volunteered to be in charge of “Thank You” notes for the baskets.
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Colleen Cerone offered to contact Sr. Anne at St. Denis/St. Columba School to see if we can put together some sort of food drive with the students. Next meeting will be November 9, 2005. Meeting adjourned at 8:10 pm with a prayer lead by Carole Grafer. SVDP Meeting Schedule November 9, 2005 December 14, 2005 Our meetings are open to all and we welcome new members. We meet in St. Denis/St. Columba school library at 7 PM. LINDA'S CORNER
The Thanksgiving Basket Give-away will be held NOVEMBER 20,
2005.
Baskets will be received at St. Denis/St. Columba School
from 10 AM to 12:30 PM. The food blessing will be at 1:30 PM with
distribution immediately following.
Please remember we no longer have a place to keep intact
baskets. All baskets must come in and go out on November
20. If you have not confirmed your client family's status with
Linda Hunt, please do so right away.
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