Anyone who can donate non-perishable food or toiletry items to our Helping Hands pantry in the clubhouse please do so. The stock in the cabinets is pretty low, it needs replenishing. It has been used frequently by those in need since it was established and has been replenished until now. I have looked in there over the past year or so and it’s never been so depleted.
It was brought to my attention by a Resident today that there wasn’t any information on the Helping Hands Program on the website. There is now, a brief overview of it has its own page. This should result in more exposure to the Residents in the park which may result in even more use of the pantry. Let’s not let this concept deteriorate into oblivion just when even one Resident has asked for it to be recognized as worthy to be advertised.
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Nice job spreading the word.
Thanks . . i will get clarification from Jim. I will also find out where the recycle money goes.
I was told by a resident that the lack of things in the pantry has been impacted at least partially by a purge of items that were past their expiration date. Really no one knows how many of the pantry items are being taken by residents in need.
Helping Hands is about more than just non-perishable items in a pantry. Last night I created a form which, if implemented, will allow any resident to request help they need. As a community we need volunteers to attempt to answer those needs. Anybody interested?
I hear your concern. It’s a fine line between allowing anonymous accessibility and allowing abuse. For now Jim’s implementation allows both.
Is not the funds received from the recycled cans that both Judi and Rodney take to Burrtec used for replenishing the pantry?
When Jim Barger first brought the concept to a meeting for discussion, a couple of years ago, he asked for $500 to get it started. When it was suggested we use the cabinets in the kitchen I believe that either reduced or eliminated his need for startup funds. Only Jim can answer whether any HOA funds have been spent on stocking the pantry. I think the answer is no, that it’s been stocked only by donations from residents.
Thanks . . i will get clarification from Jim. I will also find out where the recycle money goes.
This is great!!!
Are there any items needed most?
Are we able to access this anytime the CH is open?
Thank you for sharing!!
I don’t know what is needed most. The pantry is unlocked so yes it’s available while CH is open.
I agree with Cindy. I know its by honesty and need that we hope residents will take the groceries, but I feel that is not being done.
You and Cindy have a valid point. Without monitoring there’s no way to know who’s taking things. Jim wanted it that way so those in need could anonymously use it.
My main concern is that people who are not in need of assistance will take advantage of these items. Are these items locked up and would the resident need to contact a particular board member to access the items they need? This would ensure that someone is monitoring this process to avoid maybe the wrong people depleting the stock when in fact they could afford to buy these items.