In an effort to make this holiday season a little brighter for seniors in the area, St. Michaels Events, a not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) organization, in partnership with The St. Michaels Community Center, The Department of Aging, and the St. Michaels Community Food Pantry, is kicking off the first annual ELVES FOR ELDERS. The three-week event will collect and distribute personal hygiene supplies, non-perishable food items and monetary donations to those in need.
The drive begins November 30 and extends through December 14th. Drop off locations will be throughout the Town of St. Michaels including shops, Inns and restaurants. Many of the participating business will also offer a discount with a donation thereby supporting a local merchant as well as assisting local needy families.
Participating business include: The Candleberry Shoppe, Aida’s Victoriana Inn, Claire Murray, Clark Gallery, Carpenter Street Saloon, Marcoritaville, A Wish Called Wanda, Key Lime Café, Olivin’s, Chesapeake Bay Outfitters, Calico Toys & Games, Charisma, Simpatico, Black Thorn Pub, Ophiuroidea, Five Gables Inn & Spa, Peddlers Cottage, Wades Point Inn, Tri Cycle & Run, Justine’s, Trissell Consulting, Sophie’s Poseys, Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels Grille & Artisans of the World
Items will be collected and distributed through the St. Michaels Community Center with a portion of the food donations also given to The Community Food Pantry providing for families in the Bay Hundred area. The Food Pantry is located in the Christ Church parish house and is also supported by the local area churches. In these tough economic times, there are people who need a helping hand every day while making choices between paying bills and putting quality food on the table. Your generosity will bring joy to a member of our community who might otherwise be overlooked this holiday season.
For more information, contact Marianne Stallsmith at 410-745-2420; Aida Trissell at 410-745-3368 or St. Michaels Community Center at 410-745-6073.
For more information, visit www.stmichaelsevents.com
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