BRGN Plans for Busy Holiday Season

Several important events are coming up for the BRGN Thrift Shelf and Food Shelf.

• November 19th – is the 20th anniversary of BRGNS service to the community and it will be celebrated by a day long sales event at the Thrift Shop. All items in the store will sell for 20cents, or a full bag of purchases for just $2.00. Complimentary Tea and home baked goods will be served through out the day.
• Chances to win a hand made queen size Log Cabin style quilt are being sold outside of Shaws on Friday November 9th and 16th from 1pm to 4pm. Tickets are also on sale at the Thrift Shop. The winning ticket will be drawn at 12 noon on November 19th by Municipal Manager Frank Heald in front of the Thrift Shop.
• Qualified persons or families that are interested in receiving a Christmas Basket from BRGNS should have their applications submitted by December 1st. Applications are available at the Thrift Shop or for those unable to get to the shop, by calling Audrey Bridge at 802-228-3663
• Stuff A Bus, which helps fill a significant need in our community will be held on December 1st at Shaws shopping center parking lot in Ludlow. Please be sure to help by donating food/money or by volunteering to sort food as it come in. A list of special items needed will be posted at Shaws on the day of the event or in advance at the Thrift Shop
• Okemo Mountains annual Food Drive to benefit BRGNS Food shelf will be held on November 25th. Skiers are encouraged to bring nonperishable goods to the ticket windows in exchange for reduced priced lift tickets.

Please remember that the Thrift Shop is located at 105 Main Street in Ludlow and that Black River Good Neighbor Services serves the following communities: Ludlow, Cavendish, Proctersville, Mt. Holly and Plymouth.