National Immunization Month!

August is National Immunization Month! Walk in to your local Walgreens or schedule an appointment to make sure that you are up to date with your vaccinations, that your kids are ready to go back to school and that the entire family stays happy and healthy. You can also click on the link below to see the recommended immunizations for each age group.

https://www.walgreens.com/pharmacy/immunization/immun_recommendations_and_appointment.jsp?_requestid=57026

One Jar of Peanut Butter at A Time

Kids love peanut butter. It is a good source of protein for a growing body. But what you may not know is that the price of peanut butter has doubled in the past year. This makes it difficult for food pantries to supply this nutritious food to children and families that need it.  But peanut butter isn’t the only thing that hungry families need. Without adequate and nutritious food, our children are not able to build healthy bodies and support a strong mind. In order to reach their full potential children need to have a stable nutritious diet. But it’s not just the children of America who are going hungry. Many times parents themselves struggle with hunger while they fight to give their kids the nutrition they need. Local organizations such as food pantries help provide local families with that nutrition, and they need your help to continue.

Some desperately needed items at local food pantries are:

-Tuna Fish

-Peanut Butter

-Spaghetti Sauce

-Pasta

-Canned Fruit

-Rice

-Soup

Contact:

Open Pantry at 413-737-5353

Community Survival Center at 413-543-3930

Salvation Army at 413-733-1518

The next time you’re in the grocery store pick something up for one of your local food pantries. We may be able to help end hunger in our community, one jar of peanut butter at a time.

Can you help?

New Beginnings Childcare Center, a program of Springfield Partners, could really use some donated items.

Our new Childcare Director, Tabitha Desplaines (welcome, Tabitha!) would love to hear from you if you have any items you can spare that are on the wishlist. Check it out at http://www.springfieldpartnersinc.com/donate/fundraisingnewsevents/wishlist/

Thank you in advance for your support!