Holiday Illuminations- Remembering Life with Light: Saturday, December 10, 2022 from 4-5:30 p.m.
Residents and community members are encouraged to spread the word and join us this Saturday at 4 p.m. for a special family-friendly festive gathering!
Author: Kayla Rochon
Canton Helpline Launches New Website
CANTON — President Peter Shea is pleased to announce the launch of the new and improved Canton Helpline website.
The new site, cantonmahelpline.org, has an interactive homepage where residents can learn about the various programs the Canton Helpline offers. The Canton Helpline assists Canton residents with food insecurity, utility bills, information and referrals, transportation, camperships, pool passes, and other services as recommended by Direct Services and approved by the Board.
Calls and emails to the Canton Helpline are managed confidentially and responded to by Department of Elder and Human Services’ trained staff, ensuring individuals receive comprehensive consultation to address personal needs.
Community members are urged to support the non-profit organization with tax-deductible donations via PayPal or mail to PO Box 202, Canton, MA 02021. All funds are distributed within the community and assist Canton residents only!
“We are very excited for everyone to visit our new website,” said President Shea. “The site is now easier to navigate, and residents can access anything from the site with just the click of a button. We encourage everyone to explore our new site!”
Canton Helpline is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
The new site was designed by John Guilfoil Public Relations.
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Canton Food Pantry Re-Stock
As you may know the Canton Food Pantry is stocked by items that we purchase thru the Greater Boston Food Bank and with your generous donations. At this time there are items that we are unable to get from the GBFB and need your help to stock the shelves for our clients
Breakfast Cerels
Juices – all kinds
Baking items – cake & brownie mixes, frosting etc.
Tuna Fish – canned
Mac & Cheese
Rice
Snacks – i.e. individual bags of chips and cookies etc.
Pasta – boxes
Pasta Sauce – Jars
Diapers – sizes 3,4,& 5
Toilet paper
If you are able to donate any of these items, you can drop off at the food pantry during regular pantry hours, The Bank of Canton, Canton Co-Op Bank, Pratt Realters all during regular business hours.
Thank you!!
Thank You to Our Volunteers!
We’d like to give a shout out to our fantastic volunteers unloading the truck from the Greater Boston Food Bank and getting everything on the shelves for our clients – Thank you all. Pictured, Jim Keevan Jeanne Botsivales, Madeline Stein, Nancy Gowe, Perry Jenkins and behind the camera Mary Buckley. We couldn’t do this without you!!
Coldwell Banker Holds Fundraiser in Support of the Canton Food Pantry
Thank you to Coldwell Banker who recently held a fundraiser for the food pantry.
Bank of Canton Donates $10,000 to Canton Food Pantry
Bank of Canton recently donated $10,000 to the Canton Food Pantry, to support the pantry’s vision of providing community members with nutritional food and personal hygiene and cleaning items to supplement their shopping needs.
“The bank’s gift will certainly help us keep our shelves stocked heading into the holiday season,” said Canton Food Pantry Co-Director Mary Buckley. “The whole town has been great with donations, which is fortunate because many local families and seniors are still recovering from the pandemic’s impact. The financial support of community partners like Bank of Canton is greatly appreciated.”
The bank’s $10,000 donation includes the annual proceeds of its Town Card credit card program. For every purchase and cash advance made with a Bank of Canton Town Card, the bank matches a percentage of the transaction amount and sets it aside in a charitable fund.
Canton Dunkin Donuts Donates to the Canton Food Pantry
Thank you to Michael Cavallo, owner of the Dunkin Donuts on Turnpike ST. Michael chose the Food Pantry to receive this gift from the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation.
T-Shirt Fundraiser
Special thanks to Isabella Crugnale and Julia Wilkinson for the t-shirt fundraiser to help raise money for the food pantry. These girls worked together to make an impact on the community despite the challenges of the pandemic. Special thanks to Mr. Amico, he has always encouraged students to give back to the community. He is a wonderful mentor to all the students of Canton High
Canton Resiliency @ Home Virtual Program Series
Mass Audubon and the Town of Canton Sustainability Committee will be holding the first of three Climate Resiliency at Home Virtual Workshops on February 24th at 7:00 pm. The focus of the first workshop will be Know Your Climate Hazards. The interactive workshop will cover Climate Change 101, Climate Impacts and Hazards, Climate Resilience Mitigation and Adaption and Climate Solutions. The workshop is FREE and open to the public. Featuring experts from Mass Audubon, including an appearance by one of the many owls who reside in Canton, the workshop will help Canton residents learn about steps they can take to make their homes and local community resilient to the effects of climate change.
Participants will be entered into a raffle from Mass Audubon. Prizes include a $200.00 Wegmans gift card, generously donated by Wegmans and Gardening with Native Plant Classes, donated by Mass Audubon. The workshop will be held via Zoom. Sign up at http://bit.ly/ClimateHazards. Questions can be directed to Town Planner Laura Smead, lsmead@town.canton.ma.us or 781-575-6575.
Bank of Canton Donates $10,000 to Canton Food Pantry During 2020 Holiday Season
Thank you to the Bank of Canton for their donation of $10,000!
