10/19/2026
We had a cold, windy day on Saturday, but still had a successful day at our "booth" at Fall Fest. We were pleasantly surprised to see so many people brave the weather and visit Fall Fest.
We had many happy children stop by to decorate 75 pumpkins. Wonderful to see so many focused on creating their perfect pumpkin! We collected almost $400 in cash and Venmo donations for the food pantry.
Grateful to Gove Farm in Leominster and Harper's Farm in Lancaster for their deeply discounted bulk rate on pumpkins! Check out their delicious corn next summer! Also beautiful cut flowers at Gove Farm. Generous people still exist!
Thank you for all our volunteers: Judi and Laura for helping out with coverage at our booth. Our friends from FCC: Lauren Espe, Carol Blake, and Chris Franger for their donations and helping provide coverage at the booth. We appreciated the break. Chris for helping to pack up at the end.
We are so grateful that you were willing to face gale force winds and help us out!!