I would like to let everyone know that the Community Groceries Program currently running at all of the Cronig’s Markets continues to be a big success. Since August, we have received donations at the check-out counters of nearly $8,500 of community grocery items. Cronig’s adds 25 per cent to that tally for a total value of groceries to the food pantry of almost $11,000. Wow. Our neighbors at the monthly Serving Hands food distributions are so happy to receive the organic milk and produce and especially the olive oil — the olive oil is a huge hit, and a special treat for our friends in need.

It is a big success all around (and we haven’t even gotten to the summer yet!). Thank you all for making giving a habit.

Jessica Roddy
Chilmark