How we made a difference: In July enough food was given out to 289 individuals for them to prepare 5,029 meals. In August enough food was given out to 255 individuals for them to prepare 10,550 meals. In both months, about 50% of recipients were 60 and older, 20% were 18 and under, and 29% were between those ages.

Did you know that Elkins Library has a food donation bin for Loudon Food Pantry? The contents are dropped off to us weekly.

Donations only: On Oct. 15, 16 and 17, we are only accepting donations. On Oct. 18 – Halloween Party Day – we are open from 9 to 1 to receive goodies for the Ghoulish Goodies Table.

Annual Halloween Party Fundraiser hosted by Loudon Food Pantry: Friday, Oct. 18, from 6-8 pm. We need sponsors, volunteers and goodies. For more info:

• Go to LoudonFoodPantry.org

• Click the Current Events tab

• Click “Halloween Party to Scare Loudon Again”

Thanksgiving Box sign up: The signup deadline is Oct. 31. Thanksgiving Boxes are being handed out Nov. 19, 20 & 21. You must be a guest of Loudon Food Pantry to receive a Thanksgiving Box.

No, I am not a guest:

• Go to LoudonFoodPantry.org

• Click on Need Help to see if you qualify

• If yes, call (603) 724-9731

Yes, I am a guest:

• Call (603) 724-9731

Donations needed: Go to LoudonFoodPantry.org and click on Donate to see how you can help.

Do you need assistance? Starving yourself will not help the other people in your family. The Holiday season is always the hardest time. You can leave with food the same day you sign up.

We are here to help! All you need to do is make the call.

Go to LoudonFoodPantry.org and click on Need Help to see if you qualify. If yes, call (603) 724-9731.

~ Sue Houck