August 7th "Buy a Day; Make a Difference honoree:

Ed Merrill

August 7 has been generously sponsored by Nick Merrill through our Buy a Day, Make a Difference program, in loving memory of his father, Ed Merrill.

In honoring his father's life and legacy, Nick has made it possible to feed 30 of our food-insecure neighbors today. This beautiful act of remembrance is not only a tribute to Ed, but a powerful reminder of how love and compassion can nourish a community.

Would you like to join Nick in honoring Ed’s memory? Click the Buy A Day link below; all donations made today in Ed’s name will be matched up to $100— doubling the impact of your generosity.

Thank you, Nick, for turning love and loss into hope and nourishment. Your tribute makes a difference—one meal, one neighbor, one memory at a time.

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August 19th “Buy a Day, Make a Difference” Honoree:

Tara Chase

Today we are thrilled to recognize Tara Chase as our Buy A Day, Make a Difference Honoree!

August 19 has been lovingly sponsored by Lindsy and Keegan through our Buy a Day, Make a Difference program, in celebration of Tara’s birthday!

Thanks to this meaningful gift made in Tara’s honor, 30 of our food-insecure neighbors will be nourished today; a tribute as generous and heartfelt as the person it celebrates.

Tara is a truly wonderful person,; someone who gives so much back to her community with compassion, kindness, and unwavering dedication. Keegan and Lindsy, who love her deeply, chose the most perfect way to honor her, by continuing the work she values so deeply: helping others.

Thank you, Keegan and Lindsy, for this incredible gesture. And happiest of birthdays to you, Tara, your heart makes the world a better place.

Want to join Lindsy and Keegan in wishing Tara a happy Birthday? Any donations that come in today in honor of Tara on this day will be matched up to $100.

Click the link to donate today: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/KT9QM2YSKCWPY

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August 21st “Buy a Day, Make a Difference” Honoree:

Percy Knight

We are proud to honor Percy Knight as a “Buy a Day, Make a Difference” honoree!

Percy is celebrating her 2nd birthday, and her grandmother, Tamara, has chosen to mark this special occasion by purchasing today in Percy’s honor. In doing so, she is providing 30 meals for food-insecure neighbors in our community.

Want to celebrate Percy on her birthday? Click the Buy A Day link below; any donations that come in on this day in her honor will be matched up to $100.

What a beautiful way to celebrate; turning a birthday into a day of kindness, generosity, and impact.

Happy 2nd Birthday, Percy! Your day is making a difference in the lives of many.

Click here to donate today:

https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/KT9QM2YSKCWPY

To learn more about how you can also "Buy a Day" and make a difference, visit: Springfield Family Center -

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Helping our Food Insecure Neighbors

Springfield Family Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that serves our food insecure neighbors in the greater Springfield area. Many in our community struggle with knowing where their next meal will come from:

Springfield Family Center’s Ongoing Response to food Insecurity in our Community:

In the last fiscal year, SFC rose to meet the growing need:

School Pantry: 1,483 lbs of food distributed to 141 student households.

Recipe Kits: Distributed to 114 families

Prepared Meals: 25,523 meals made and distributed

Bread Distribution: 14,912 loaves shared

Fresh Produce Access: 5,060 individuals served

Holiday Meal Boxes: 56 boxes, feeding 275 individuals

Food Shelf:

61,936 lbs of food distributed through 1,065 visits, serving 2,155 people cumulatively Including:

87 veterans

505 seniors

444 children

693 individuals living with a disability

Community Meals Prepared: As mentioned, a total of 25,523 meals were made and distributed. Of these:

· 695 meals were provided to veterans

· 5,411 meals served seniors

· 1,836 meals went to children

· 5,671 meals supported individuals with disabilities

Emergency Meal Program:

279 meals distributed after hours via the Town Library. We also supply shelf stable food to the Springfield Town Police Station, Community Health Team, and Local Resource Center for after-hour needs.

YOU CAN HELP BY BUYING A MEAL FOR A NEIGHBOR

For $10 you can “buy” an entire prepared meal for one person or enough ingredients from our food shelf to provide an entire meal for a household consisting of 2-3 people.

Springfield Family Center Thanks You for Your Support!

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August 2025 Buy a Day; Make a Difference Honorees

Helping our Food Insecure Neighbors

Please Consider Becoming a Sustaining Donor

Subscribe to our Newsletter

"I have the audacity to believe that people everywhere can have three meals a day for their bodies, education and culture for the minds and dignity, equality and freedom for their spirits." Martin Luther King, Jr.

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