CROP Hunger Walk participants walk the Millponds in Monroe on Oct. 27. ( Photos provided) Monroe CROP Hunger Walk raises thousands On Sunday, October 27, on a beautiful fall day the CROP Hunger Walk took place around the picturesque Monroe Millponds. Many... Local News 18 Nov 2024 | 03:28
Monroe CROP Hunger Walk slated for Oct. 27 On July 7, 2024, Hurricane Beryl struck the Texas coast as a Category 1 hurricane, bringing heavy rains, high winds and widespread... Local News 18 Oct 2024 | 10:15
Artwork on Sparta food bags. Photo courtesy of Valerie Macchio. ( Photo courtesy of Valerie Macchio) Food pantries serving more people than ever In this post-COVID, high-inflation world, food pantries are assisting more people, from senior citizens to single parents,... Evergreen 18 Nov 2023 | 06:45
Logan Heidecke celebrated his first birthday on Nov. 11, 2021. He is pictured here at home with all the donations his family collected on his behalf to be delivered to the to the food pantry at the First Presbyterian Church in Chester. Local angel serves up generosity and teaches her children well, too Amie Heidecke knows what it is to serve others. For five years she served the nation in the United States Navy. Now, as a... Local News 29 Nov 2021 | 02:51
The Fabulous Frandino Band will be one of the three bands to perform on Saturday, Aug. 14, at Crane Park in the Village of Monroe at a benefit for local food pantries. Provided photo. Monroe. A music fund raiser for local food pantries set for Aug. 14 On Saturday, Aug. 14, there will be a music fund raiser in cooperation with the Village of Monroe for the three food pantries.... Local News 04 Aug 2021 | 11:53
Our Father’s Kitchen Food Pantry is in full swing, operating out of the Sacred Heart School gym. Each Monday and Wednesday, the volunteers are working in the gym, sorting and making boxes of food for more than 550 people. The pantry is in need of size large gloves, Lysol spray, disinfecting wipes and paper towels. They can be dropped off at the School gym on Wednesdays from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. and Mondays from 8:30 until 11:30 a.m. ( Photo illustration) Help is available if you’re in need of food Need help with food and other sundry items? The following local organizations are ready to help. It’s important that you call... Local News 14 Apr 2020 | 11:22
