APPROVED AND SO DECLARED
Jacqueline Kapusta
RESULT:
MOVER:
Tricia Marcek
SECONDER:
5
2
Bozym Marcek Kapusta Bacon Lauer
Shipley Nott
AYE
EXCUSED
VII. OLD BUSINESS
Linda C. Davis Food Pantry Update
1.
Ms. Chapman stated the food pantry received an inspection from Gemma E. Morhan Food
Center and passed with flying colors. Ms. Marcek provided an update on food sourcing through
TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program). Ms. Marcek stated a large part of the
TEFAP program has been cut resulting in a loss of 35 truckloads of food that would have gone
to CT Foodshare to distribute to pantries. The LFPA (Local Food Purchase Assistance) was also
eliminated which worked with farmers to grow and provide produce to pantries. On a positive
note, the CT NAP (Connecticut Nutrition Assistance Program) will be funded at $3million this
year and $6million next year. Ms. Marcek participated in a survey as to what types of foods we
would like more of such as cheese, juice, and milk. Ms. Marcek added that the minimum order
from CT Foodshare is 500 lbs and many weeks she is unable to order as there is not a large
enough variety of foods to reach the 500 lbs. Ms. Marcek also recently participated in a tour
with CT Foodshare of New London area pantries.
Parks & Recreation Summer Camp Scholarships
2.
3.
Ms. Chapman stated that applications are still open and any funds not utilized this year will be
rolled over to next year.
Any Old Business proper to come before the Board.
None
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
“Pack it Back to School”- School Supply Drive
1.
Ms. Chapman stated the school supply drive is open and thanked Board members for sharing the
information on Facebook. Ms. Chapman provided flyers to the group. There will be a booth to
collect supplies at the August 13th Farmer's Market and invited boar members to stop by if
available. On the town website, there is a link to an Amazon wish list for backpacks. Supplies
can be brought to Town Hall or placed in the donation bin at the Food Pantry. Ms. Marcek
inquired if people ask is it easier to purchase from the wist list or give a financial donation. Ms.
Chapman responded the wish list is for the backpacks and all other supplies can be dropped off
and it is nice when she doesn't have to run to Walmart or other places to get supplies. Last year
the Farmer's Market was a great success.
Ms. Chapman shared the backpack distribution will take place on Monday, August 18th in the
Town Council Annex and children are able to come in and choose a backpack. Ms. Marcek
inquired if the children are already registered. Ms. Chapman stated an email blast goes out to all
current registered Social Services guests, but if someone is in need they can sign up and if
someone is in need of a backpack they may be in need of other services.
