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Page 2 Ashland Local Town Pages www.localtownpages.com June 2019 HIDDEN HUNGER continued from page 1 ers. Paul has walked for hunger for 31 years. She asks, why do we have the problem of hunger in one of the richest states, in one of the richest countries on earth? “I’ve walked and raised funds all these years because every year the problem seems to get worse, not better. I experienced food insecurity as a child and hoped it would be a thing of the past by now,” Paul said. “The money raised is an impressive amount that will go far to support local food initiatives, soup kitchens, school lunch programs, educational outreach and more,” Paul said. “But, in the big picture, it’s a drop in the bucket when we look at the huge problem of food insecurity and hidden hunger in Massachusetts and around the nation. Long term, Project Bread’s most important achievement may be localtownpages Published Monthly Mailed FREE to the Community of Ashland Circulation: 7,100 households & businesses Publisher Chuck Tashjian Editorial Kelly McDaniel Send Editorial to: editor@ashlandtownnews.com Advertising Sales Manager Lori Koller Production & Layout Susan Dunne Michelle McSherry Social Media Manager Kyle Koller kylekoller@localtownpages.com Advertising Department 508-934-9608 lorikoller@localtownpages.com Ad deadline is the 15th of each month. Localtownpages assumes no financial liability for errors or omissions in printed advertising and reserves the right to reject/edit advertising or editorial submissions. © Copyright 2019 LocalTownPages raising awareness.” “Here in Ashland, more than 600 children receive free or reduced price meals, breakfast and lunch, through the schools— that’s about 22 percent of the student body,” Lisa Beaudin, director of Nutrition Services for Ashland Public Schools, said. “Others who really need the help miss the financial eligibility cutoff by heartbreakingly small margins.” A May 2018 report from the Greater Boston Food Bank showed that as many as 31 percent of Eastern Massachusetts residents who are food insecure don’t qualify for federal food assistance. This means that 1 in 5 of our neighbors and friends may be wondering how to put food on the table. It only takes a job loss, medical bills or car accident to make the difference between making it or not. And when school’s out the problem gets worse. One program for families is “Summer Eats in Massachusetts,” a food service program with sites around the state where kids and teenagers can get free meals when school is not in session. While the Summer Eats program is geared primarily to families who rely on SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits and free or reduced-price school meals, free meals are available to any child under 18 at many sites. For SNAP recipients, a second important initiative is the Healthy Incentive Program (HIP), sponsored by the Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA), that gives $40-$80 per month (depending on family size) to spend on fresh produce at selected farmers markets, CSAs (community supported agriculture, or farms), and mobile markets. Two regular vendors at Ashland Farmers Market (AFM), Upswing Farm and Long Life Farm, participate in this program. AFM itself also matches up to $20 per week for patrons using SNAP benefits. Locally, there are many resources for families and individuals facing food insecurity. There are also plenty of volunteer opportunities available, including a new Ashland branch of “A Simple Gesture,” a nationwide program that makes it easy for people to donate to local food WANT YOUR BEST BODY THIS SUMMER? START NOW - NO SWEAT! Build and tone muscle and lose fat while you recline and relax. 96% Patient satisfaction. • First FDA-cleared medical device to build muscle while reducing fat. • ABDOMEN: Emsculpt tones, strengthens and sculpts abdominal muscles. • BUTTOCKS: Strengthens and tones for firmer buttocks, giving a non-surgical “butt-lift.” • 10 years of research and development and 5 patents, validated by 7 clinical studies. Emsculpt delivers results. 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Paul reminds us all to step up: “Remember your neighbors and step up to help spread awareness of this very solvable problem. One of these days, all those walkers will be able to hang up their sneakers.” Hidden Hunger Resources 1) The Ashland Food Pantry is piloting evening hours every Wednesday. Hours to use the food pantry are Monday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesday, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Closed Wednesday, July 3, 2019. Check the website before you visit: www.ashlandmass.com/faq.aspx?TID=24. Hours to drop off food donations are all above hours, plus Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 2) Project Just Because houses the Hopkinton Food Pantry at 109 South Street, Hopkinton. The food they collect from local farmers’ markets or gardens can be given to any family that comes for help. Ashland Farmers Market donates fresh produce to Project Just Because. They have great refrigeration, someone to pick up the food on a consistent basis on Saturdays, and will serve Ashland families. 3) A Place to Turn in Natick requires a referral from a social worker, minister, rabbi, SMOC (South Middlesex Opportunity Council) or other social service agency, but it is separate from the Natick Food Pantry and serves Ashland. You can reach them at 508-655-8868. 4) There may be summer feeding sites in the area for children and teens listed on the following websites later in the month: www.projectbread.org/children-and-schools/ and meals4kids. org/farmtosummereats. 5) To find out how to apply for SNAP or other assistance benefits, contact the Framingham MA Dept of Transitional Assistance, 508-661-6600, or the MA SNAP Hotline, 866-950-3663. Run Your Ads With Us! 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June 2019 Ashland Local Town Pages www.localtownpages.com Page 3 FARMERS MARKET continued from page 1 and Sam of Dulce D Leche will offer their popular breakfast and lunch fare—plus gelato and sorbetto. 3. AFM offers a fun, family destination with an active Kids’ Corner and special event days. Visitors will find Hula hoops, colored sand, barnyard animals, games, crafts, and Outlast Blocks and will enjoy food tastings, Dog Day, and other theme days. This year there will two community seating events: Jazz Brunch on July 6 and Harvest Brunch on August 24. time they shop. Two local farms offer HIP (Healthy Incentives Program) for free vegetables and fruits. Some AFM food vendors accept WIC (a special supplemental nutrition program for Women, Infants, and Children) and WIC Senior Coupons. 5. AFM showcases 36 artisans, 40 food vendors, 20 community organizations, 19 Kids’ Corner activities, 17 musical performances, 10 special event days, and one knife sharpener. There is something for everyone at the “Best Farmers Market in MetroWest,” according to the dedicated volunteer market organizers. Hundreds of visitors return to AFM week after week for quality produce and products and special events. (Photo/courtesy of AFM) AFM Special Events Calendar Saturday, June 8, Opening Day: Railroad House Band returns to perform at the Scott Vincent Buchanan Bandstand, 10:30 a.m. Kids’ Corner with Mom’s Club, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. strawberry? This is a day to taste and relish the possibilities. Band of One performs at the bandstand, 10:30 a.m. Kids’ Corner, 10 to 11:30 a.m. features a strawberry craft. Young AFM fans enjoy the on-site Outlast Block Set, one of a number of activities just for kids. (Photo/courtesy of AFM) Saturday, June 15: Peyote Buttons buskers perform at the bandstand, 10:30 a.m. Plant your own take-home vegetables at the Kids’ Corner, courtesy of Ashland Community Gardens, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Bring your scissors, knives and gardening tools to Eric’s Sharper Edge. Saturday, June 22, Strawberry Festival: How many ways can you enjoy the fleeting local sweet Saturday, June 29, Green Living Day: Bluegrass music with Always in Season, starts at 10:30 a.m. at the Bandstand. Free bicycle helmets. Pollinator bees, and more. Saturday, July 6, Jazz Brunch: Celebrate the 4th with Wildkat Hoops, jazz performers and a communal brunch. 4. AFM provides SNAP, with one of the best matching programs in the state, and HIP for free fresh produce. Visitors may bring their SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) EBT cards to the Market host tent for up to an extra $20 each There is plenty of free parking on Front Street, in the adjacent municipal lot, nearby at town hall on Main Street, and at the Mindess School on Concord ASHLAND HOME IMPROVEMENT GUTTER CLEANING & SNOW PLOWING CARPENTRY • INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING • Window & Door Replacement • Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling • Wood Flooring • Decks • Siding • Roofs • Masonry • Power Washing • Gutter Repairs & Cleaning • Basement Finishing Detailed & Meticulous Reasonable Rates Call Mauricio 508.202.8602 Street. To sign up for weekly email and for more information, visit www.AshlandFarmersMarket.org. FULLY INSURED MA HIC.#169427 I do everything but the packing, Just ask my customers! “As we were moving out of town, Amy was the first point of contact for every contractor we hired, and she even coordinated with specialists who would do the odd jobs contractors wouldn’t do” – JS from Natick Amy Uliss, Realtor Resident of Ashland for over 20 years 508-341-1422 mdmrealtyinc@gmail.com 963 Worcester Road, Framingham amyuliss.com
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