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Chocolate Benefit to Fight Student Food Insecurity

The Sanford Backpack Program is gearing up for its eighth annual Chocolate Benefit, scheduled for 6 pm Saturday, May 18, at Memorial Gym. This is the program’s largest fundraiser of the year and supports about one-half of the program’s operating budget. Fifteen local chocolatiers will create decadent, bite-sized chocolate treats for attendees and compete for awards. Chocolatiers include: Sarah’s Table; Lambert Foundations; Jen’s Delightful Sweets; Jon Bettis; Church of Latter-day Saints; the Sanford Middle School PTA; Don Twombley Photography; Frannie’s…
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Community Food Distribution Canceled; Summer Program In Doubt

Food boxes ready for pickup at an earlier distribution Photo: Backpack Program By Lee Burnett, Submissions editor The Advisory Board for Sanford Backpack Program has canceled the food box distribution scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 15 and is scrambling to maintain the summer food distribution program. More than 500 families have depended on the program. Advisory Board member Ayn Hanselmann said the cancellation decision was “extremely, extremely difficult” because of the value of the program in combating food insecurity. She stressed…
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Spree of Trees

Dawn Brown, event organizer, displays the award that goes to the creators of the tree thatcollects the most raffle tickets. A student from Russ Clark’s SRTC class made this beautiful award.  Win a Fully Loaded Christmas Tree - Complete With GiftsBy Michelle McCarthy  By all accounts, the 5th Annual Spree of Trees event has been an amazing success. The Sanford Alumni Association is sponsoring the event, which started Thursday and runs through noon today (Sunday, Dec. 3) at Sanford Memorial…
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Toys for Tots Local Dropoff Sites & Program Links

Compiled by Dave Rude and Zendelle Bouchard  Toys for Tots of Southern York County is now collecting toys for distribution to kids this Christmas. There is a long list of convenient locations where you can drop off a new, unwrapped toy.   207 Hydro Farm, 168 Country Club Rd.  Airport Safe Storage, 1725 Main St.  Amvets Post 3, 169 School St.  Central Furniture & Appliances, 26 River Rd.  Chandler's Automotive, 328 Jagger Mill Rd.  Crystal Athletic Facility, 414 Alfred Rd.  Family…
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Financial Supporters-We Couldn’t Do This Without You 

Written by:  Lisa Blanchette, SSN Editorial Board Member  Last week we recognized the meaningful work that our dedicated volunteers do for The Sanford Springvale News. This week we want to thank those who have contributed financially to support this publication. No publication can exist without financial support. We haven’t begun a financial campaign yet, but these individuals recognized the need and have already started supporting our important work and we want to thank them. Anthony & Susan BauerNorman BelandMary BloodDeborah…
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