Here’s the Fresh Markets and Mobile and Pop-Up pantry schedule
Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank schedule this week
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PHOTOS: Fredericksburg Host Lions Club Christmas trees arrive
500+ Christmas arrived in Fredericksburg at the Greenbrier Shopping Center before 7am Saturday. Less than an hour later, the Fredericksburg Host Lions Club, with the help of some Boy Scouts, had those trees out of the truck and in place to be sold.
PHOTOS: Fredericksburg Host Lions Club Christmas trees arrive
6:47am-Greenbrier Shopping Center. 500+ Christmas trees arrive for the Fredericksburg Host Lions Club. Ken Lapin holds the first tree off the truck.
Micah Ministries with ways you can help the area homeless on Giving Tuesday
“This Giving Tuesday, we’re not just asking you to give; we’re inviting you to become a cornerstone of our support structure. You are as crucial to us as the threads that make up a tapestry—strong, resilient, and vibrant.”
LISTEN: Town Talk/Downtown Greens
Janet Douberly and Christie Hoerneman talk about Giving Tuesday on the 28th and your chance to contribute to the outside work and education of Downtown Greens.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Habitat for Humanity of Caroline
Jason Tickle updates the building of 20+ homes. Homes well underway in Bowling Green and Milford. Opportunities for volunteer involvement and giving financially. habitatofcaroline.org
Food Bank special distributions this week
From the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank
REC’s The Power of Change awards more than $101,300 in funding
Most participants round up their electric bill to the next whole dollar, but gifts can also be a set monthly amount or a one-time donation.
Looking for ways to get involved? Fredericksburg Salvation Army Angel Tree needs your help
Many senior citizen & disabled adult Angels have not been adopted yet.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg SPCA
Maddie Reid, Von Young and Allie Names talk about the importance of Giving Tuesday. We talk about guidelines for giving a pet as a gift, Safe Haven foster training and Silent Night at the Shelter. fredspca.org
PHOTOS: Trees of Hope @ the Woolen Mill
One more day to check out Trees of Hope at the Woolen Mill in Fredericksburg. You can view and bid on these trees from 10-3.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg Salvation Army
Captain Nathan Bridges says Angel Tree has over 15-hundred “Angel” requests in the community. That’s several hundred more than last year. Details on how to get involved with Angel Tree and Christmas kettles. registertoring.com to sign up for kettles.
PHOTOS: Caroline Sheriff’s Office helping at Habitat build in Milford
Are you interested in getting involved too? habitatofcaroline.org
WATCH: Caroline Sheriff’s Office helps at Milford Habitat site
Stepping up. The Caroline Sheriff’s Office frequently helps Habitat of Caroline at building sites. Caroline Sheriff Scott Moser says their involvement helps the community and the sheriff’s office.
Giant Food donates 1,000 turkeys to the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank
Can you help with donations of food or money this holiday season to the Food Bank?
PHOTOS: 40+ JM students plant trees near new Middle School in Idelwild
40+ JM students gave part of their day off from school to make it a day on for the community.
WATCH: About 60 JM students taking part in Veterans Day of Service
About 60 James Monroe High School students will plant 240 trees in Idlewild near the new Middle School under construction on Friday (11/10) as a service project. John and Leslie Leahy tell us about the effort called Veterans Day of Service.
Micah needs your help at Thanksgiving
Here’s information on a Micah Thanksgiving fundraiser
LISTEN: Town Talk/Trees of Hope
Anna Billingsley and Cait Woodward preview Trees of Hope. Tickets available for the Magical Night of of Giving AND you can view the trees on the 14th and 16th and on-line. loisannshopehouse.org Click “Events”
PHOTOS: Open House at the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank
It was a chance to see the Food Bank’s new warehouse at 480 Central Avenue
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