We're happy to announce that Wood Acres will be able to continue supporting Martha’s Table, and the hundreds of people in our area it serves daily who may be experiencing hunger or homelessness. This is a fantastic way for kids to get directly involved in helping their community!
We’re doing things a bit differently due to the pandemic and current needs. Details below.
What? Martha’s Table has requested donations for McKenna’s Wagon, a mobile food truck that rolls out to serve fresh food every night. Please consider donating: fresh fruit, trail mix, homemade muffins, and PB&J sandwiches.
Where? Drop off bin will be outside Wood Acres Kiss-n-Go loop. Two additional drop off bins will be placed outside the Merlis residence (5316 Westpath Way) and the Pomponi residence (5421 Albia Rd).
When? Always the First Monday of the month, October-June. Bins will be out from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
How? See Martha’s Table Food Donation Guidelines here. No loose food items, please. Please have your food in a grocery bag, and put bag in the bins.
Martha’s Table Recipes:
Trail Mix made from whole wheat/grain cereal, nuts, and dried fruit without added sugar
Whole wheat peanut butter & jelly – We ask that sandwiches are peanut butter and jelly, and are made with whole wheat bread.
Please individually wrap sandwiches in sandwich bags (please no aluminum foil) so that they can easily be distributed
When possible, we ask that sandwich bags are labeled to indicate sandwich type or are stored in boxes labeled “Peanut Butter & Jelly” for ease of distribution
Foods Not Accepted: anything that requires refrigeration, chips, soda, energy drinks, sports drinks, miscellaneous condiments, candy, junk food, packaged desserts.
FDA Best Practices for Food Preparation during Covid-19: clean and disinfect surfaces, wash hands, wear mask, use gloves. For more, click here.
Anything Else? Reach out to PTA Martha's Table Coordinators Maura Merlis (mauracahill@gmail.com) and Kim Pomponi (kimpomponi@gmail.com) with any questions.