Jimmy Smith is always looking for a way to lend a helping hand. And Carele Mayer just so happened to ask for a boost at the perfect time.Mayer had requested Pastor Bob Marrone of the Union Congregational Church in Peterborough mention that peanut.
Published: 5/25/2021 11:14:12 AM
When Jimmy Smith first heard of Carele Mayer’s request for donations to help buy peanut butter for End 68 Hours of Hunger, ConVal, he sent out a plea to his network.
Mayer has been collecting money to buy peanut butter by the case from the Harvester Market in Greenfield for years and every so often asks Union Congregational Church Pastor Bob Marrone to put a call out to the parishioners of the Peterborough church. One Sunday, from his home in Florida, Smith heard the ask and wanted to help.
Originally, the goal was to bring in $2,000 but in just 12 days, Smith surpassed that total. So he kept reminding others of the need and by early December, the fundraising endeavor had wracked up more than $5,100. As of last week, the peanut butter drive had collected $8,860 for End 68 Hours.
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