We are excited to announce an opportunity with Sunrise Power & Gas, a new friend of the Mattie N. Dixon Community Cupboard. Sunrise Power & Gas provides affordable clean energy to homes and small businesses in the region. Electricity is generated 100 percent by the sun, wind, water or other non-polluting renewable sources. Speaking of [...]
Liz Cammarota and her husband founded a non-profit in their son’s honor called DO BETTER 4 STEVE: https://dobetter4steve.org/. Their mission is to help disabled, disadvantaged and discriminated against youth in the community achieve their fullest potential. They currently partner with the Ambler Y and Ivy Experience to offer funds for camp, before and after [...]
The Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Cindy Wedholm has been appointed the new Executive Director of Mattie N. Dixon Community Cupboard. She has been a part of the team for over two years working with the clients, volunteers and donors. Cindy has a BA in Sociology from University of Lynchburg (College). Prior [...]
Backyard Bounty – Gardening for Family and Community With the pandemic uncertainties before us, more people are choosing to start a garden. A backyard vegetable garden can help reduce food costs and provide an engaging outdoor activity. While these are excellent reasons to get growing, did you know your homegrown fruits and veggies could also [...]
Take a look at this great article about our upcoming 70’s & 80’s party fundraiser http://www.montgomerynews.com/amblergazette/news/s–s-party-to-support-ambler-s-mattie-n/article_349b968e-2ec4-11e9-bc50-2f7f28c8a7f1.html
Act II Playhouse raised over $200 for the pantry in June from partial proceeds of their show “Café Puttanesca”. They also collected over 1,200 pounds of food from patrons all month. THANK YOU!!!!
Weavers Way collected and donated a half ton of pantry items, fresh produce and “life essentials” (toilet paper). Thank you to our soon-to-be new neighbor for supporting us in providing food and essentials to our neighbors in need. Weavers Way is a member-owned cooperative grocery opening a new store in Ambler. They offer a [...]
A special thank you to the letter carriers of the Ambler and Fort Washington Post Offices who collected over 10,000 lbs of donated food during the Mother’s Day postal drive! We would also thank to all the residents who participated in donating food to the Letter Carriers “Stamp Out Hunger” 25th Annual Food Drive. What [...]
