Community Assistance and Resources this Holiday Season 11/6/23
As the holiday season approaches, we would like to make you aware of some community resources that are available to all Hanover families who may benefit from some assistance this year. We are very pleased to report that the students and staff of our schools are very active in providing donations to both of these wonderful organizations.
The Hanover Food Pantry is open every Wednesday from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm, and the last Saturday of every month from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. It is located at the Sylvester School building, 495 Hanover Street. No reservation is necessary. Clients will receive a 3-day supply of groceries (primarily food, some toiletries, and paper products). For additional information, please email the pantry at hanoverfoodpantry@gmail.com or visit the Hanover Food Pantry Facebook page.
The Hanover Visiting Nurse Association Community Foundation provides monetary gift cards upon request to support families through the Winter holiday season. Please contact your child’s school nurse, school counselor, or the Hanover VNA directly (781-826-5999, ext. 1086) before December 1, 2023, to request a gift card. Gift cards will be delivered by U.S. Postal Service early in December.
If anyone in your family is in need of assistance not listed above, please contact any of the school nurses or your child’s school counselor. Often, we can help with finding resources for a variety of needs.
If you would like to donate to either the Food Pantry or the Hanover VNA, you may contact them to make arrangements. The Hanover VNA has requested that if you make a gift card donation, please write the gift card dollar amount on the card.
Wishing you and your family good health and happiness this holiday season.
Sincerely,
Patricia Smith, BSN, RN, NCSN
Director of Health Services
psmith@hanoverschools.org
781-878-5450, ext. 7405