Appeal

Dear Friend of the Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center:

Below you will find a brief summary of some of the services that the PNC provided last year:

THE PNC PROVIDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

• The PNC distributed $60,000.00 in direct financial assistance
• 216 people received rental, heat and utility assistance

THE PNC PROVIDED FOOD ASSISTANCE (Pantry patrons increased by 9% from last year)

• 1,777 people enrolled to receive weekly food at the PNC food pantry (502 were children)
• 445,612 pounds of food, valued at $742,417.00 were distributed from our food pantry
• 2,600 pounds of vegetables were grown in our on-site garden
• 555 people received Thanksgiving and 470 people received Christmas food/turkeys
• Free, bi-monthly community breakfasts were hosted by the Pawcatuck Lions
• Free, bi-weekly coffee hours were hosted by ARC volunteers

THE PNC HELPED CHILDREN

• Babies received free diapers, wipes, baby formula and baby food each week
• 357 children received Christmas toys and gift cards
• 299 children enrolled in the Weekender Backpack Program to receive food each week
• 104 children received free back to school supplies

THE PNC HELPED SENIORS

• 291 persons, age 55+ participated in Senior Activities programs (+ 9% from last year)
• Senior programs included exercise, social, volunteer and nutritional activities
• Meals on Wheels were delivered to 50 homebound seniors
• 99 people received 2,514 door-to-door rides from the PNC’s Transportation program
• 6,545 sales of affordable clothing and housewares were made in our thrift store

The PNC is bustling with activity and good works. If you would like to help us in our mission of “neighbors helping neighbors”, kindly send your Annual Appeal donation in the enclosed envelope or…