Special to the Crier
First Parish in Wayland’s Food Pantry Garden has been selected as a beneficiary of the new Stop & Shop “Bloomin 4 Good Program,” starting Feb. 26 and extending through March.
The program, launched in February, is an easy way for shoppers to give back. The purchase of every $9.99 Bloomin 4 Good Bouquet sporting a red circle sticker supports a hunger organization local to the Stop & Shop in which it was purchased.
The First Parish Food Pantry Garden was selected as the March beneficiary by local store leadership at the Stop & Shop located at 101 Andrew Ave. in Wayland. The garden project will receive a $1 donation for every Bloomin 4 Good Bouquet purchased at this Stop & Shop location through March. Every bouquet sold will feed 10-plus people in need.
A TRIO of unsung Montgomeryshire residents are celebrating being recognised in the Queen s New Year s honours. Robert Robinson, of Llanfair Caereinion has been awarded the MBE for public service and volunteer work, while Cathy Knapp-Evans of Caersws has been awarded the BEM for services to the arts in Wales. Llanidloes-based Jeanne Olive Nuttall, Head of Service for Nutrition and Dietetics at Powys Teaching Health Board also received the BEM for services to Nutrition and Dietetics. Mr Robinson served as clerk to Welshpool Town Council for a number of years until last year, is secretary at Llanfair Caereinion Bowling Club, a volunteer with the Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway, and has also been involved in the MS and Dementia societies.