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Welcome to St. Anne’s Ecumenical Food Pantry The purpose of the food pantry is to serve the community in the Name of God with understanding and compassion and to help people retain their dignity during stressful economic times. As of September 1, 2006 those persons residing in the towns of Atkinson, Danville, East Hampstead, Hampstead and Sandown NH as well as those registered as parishioners with Saint Anne Parish, participating sponsoring parishes or specifically referred to the Saint Anne Ecumenical Food Pantry by the pastoral leadership of the faith communities or social service agencies of the above mentioned towns will be eligible to participate in the Food Pantry. Clients do not have to have any particular religious affiliation. Every effort will be made to direct families from ineligible communities to pantries in their immediate area. Clients are expected to complete an application, show proof of residence and meet specified government income guidelines. Once registered at St. Anne’s, clients may not attend other local pantries. Dual registration may jeopardize use of either pantry. Clients may visit the pantry every other week. The pantry is open on Thursday from 10:00 to noon. From 9:00 until 11:00 fellowship and coffee is available in the pantry waiting room. Clients are not to arrive before 9:00 since volunteers are busy preparing for the day’s events. Clothing needs may be met by shopping at the Hollyhock Thrift Shop located downstairs in the Hampstead Library. The shop is open on Tuesdays from 9:00 to 1:00 and Saturdays from 9:00 to noon. Clothes are available at a very reasonable price for all ages. Additional savings may be realized by speaking with pantry volunteers. If you require additional help or more information about the pantry, please contact Fran Rosenau (pantry coordinator) by calling the church at 603 329-5886 or at home at 603 887-5131.
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