On Saturday, December 5th, Santa took time out from his busy workshop at the North Pole and shared breakfast with the Children and their parents of the Tri-Borough area and beyond.
This event was sponsored by the Susquehanna Community Development Association.
Drew Hennessey, son of Sean and Kiera Hennessey, sharing a smile and his “Wish List” with Santa
There was a record turnout of approximately 300 who enjoyed the unseasonably mild temperatures and the scrumptious breakfast fare, cooked to perfection by the talented Chefs of the St. John’s Men’s Club. Santa’s friendly Elves, who served and helped with the early morning repast, also passed out goodie bags to the children, and are members of the Susquehanna Community Development Association.
Excitement was the word of the morning as anxious youngsters waited for their chance to talk with the much-beloved bearded gent and share their Christmas wishes, as well as if they had been good this past year. All of Santa’s little friends were treated to a paper reindeer filled with candy as a memento of this event. The reindeer had been lovingly created and donated by the Senior Center at Turnpike Terrace Apts. and we wish to thank them for all of their talent, kindness, and generosity as well as the following, without whom, this event would not have been a resounding success: “The Friends of Susquehanna County” for their generosity and support, Schneider’s Market for the donation of many of the ingredients for the yummy breakfast, American Legion Auxiliary # 86 for donating the pancake mix, Barnes-Kasson Hospital for donating the juice, the Nellie Jane Dewitt Business and Professional Women’s Club for the fruit snacks, and last, but definitely not least, (or we’ll find coal in our stockings) Santa Claus, (Don DeWitt) for taking time out from his business schedule, and sharing joy and happiness with the children of our area. “Like” us on Facebook, “Susquehanna Community Development Association” where you will find photos of many of this year’s events.
Debby and John Benson, Susquehanna, are excited and proud to announce the birth of their granddaughter, Saoirse Debra, born October 8, 2015 to parents, Jamie and Sean. She weighed 8 lbs. 2 oz. and was 19 inches long at birth.
Saoirse’s great grandparents are Virginia Benson and Gerald Benson, Susquehanna.
The Weinberg North East Regional Food Bank with B/S/S/T Area Agency on Aging, Inc. will be expanding the distribution of the Commodity Supplemental Food Program, a nutrition assistance program, to two new sites!. Starting in February the Lawton Senior Center and the Blue Ridge Senior Center will also be distributing these food boxes.
The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) is a federal nutrition program that helps increase the amount of nutritional food an eligible resident receives. To be eligible one must be over 60 years of age and meet income guidelines based on total household gross income.
The box of food typically contains: 2 boxes cereal, 4 cans vegetables, 2 cans fruit, 2 bottles of juice, 1 canned protein (canned beef, stew, chili, chicken), 1 non-meat protein (peanut butter, dried beans), 2 shelf stable milk, 2 pounds pasta, and a 2 pound block of cheese.
Income Eligibility is based on 130% of the Federal Poverty Level for the household as follows: 1 person having gross income less than $1,276 a month, 2 persons having gross income less than $1,726 a month, 3 persons having gross income less than $2,177 a month, for each additional household member add $451.
You are invited to join us for a presentation on food assistance in Susquehanna County followed by the opportunity to sign up for the CSFP food box. Please bring with you documents to verify your identity, residence and age (ex: driver’s license or state id). Please also bring with you proof of all household gross income (ex: pay stubs, pension awards letter, disability rewards letter, Social Security Administration awards letter). If you need to contact the Social Security Administration to obtain copies of benefits please call them at 1-800-964-3971.
Please come and join us on January 6th at the Blue Ridge Senior Center, 11:30 am presentation, lunch is available at 12 noon for those that order ahead, certification and sign up for the CSFP will be 12-1pm. Call 570-879-2896, by January 4th to order a lunch.
Please come and join us on January 8th at the Lawton Senior Center, 11:00 am presentation, lunch is available at 12 noon for those that order ahead, certification and sign up for the CSFP will be 11:30-1pm. Call 570-278-7667, by January 4th to order a lunch.
If you already receive the CSFP Food Box and would like to change your pick up location please either come to the event or notify your current distribution point to make arrangements for a transfer. Current distribution points of the CSFP are the TreHab Food Bank in Montrose and Susquehanna Depot, Forest City Mobile Pantry, and the Little Meadows Mobile Pantry. If you have any questions please call Ingrid, Weinberg NE Regional Food Bank County Outreach, at 570-550-1594.
