Community Affairs – Spotlight on the Wantastiquet Rotary

The SCVBR Community Affairs Committee has taken on the wonderful task of sharing community/nonprofit volunteer opportunities in our neighborhoods for all of us to possibly join or, from time to time, participate in.

This month we are sharing some of the amazing contributions of the Wantastiquet Rotary located in Londonderry, Vermont. Nearly 100% of all funds raised from this non-profit go towards academic scholarships for our local students heading on to higher education. With the costs of tuition these days, this is an immeasurable gift to our local youth.

The Rotary does far more than raise money. The volunteer list seems almost endless and I will simply share a few. The Rotary maintains the Visitor Kiosk in the center of Londonderry, they maintain all of the walking trails at Floodbrook Elementary School and the Londonderry Library. They always hold an annual food drive at Thanksgiving time, they host a 4th of July BBQ. During the holiday season they distribute, in conjunction with the Londonderry Garden Club and the Weston Women’s Club, beautiful centerpieces and homemade cookies to shut ins in our community.

There is something for everyone to do within this wonderful organization. Whether it be helping to raise funds, donating funds, or participating in the many aforementioned wonderful deeds of neighborly “goodness.”

The Rotary would love to expand its local membership. Kindly call Peggy O’Neill at 802-380-7687 if you have and interest or questions. Their meetings are held on the first and second Tuesday of every month in the basement of the church on Main Street from 8-9am.

SCVBR Collection of Non-Food Good

Last month, SCVBR launched an initiative to collect items that are not covered by many of the area’s food assistance programs. These items are also in high demand. Following is a list of items that are needed. If you would like to donate items, please drop them off at the TPW (Manchester and Bondville offices), Mountain Realty and RE/MAX. Outdoor boxes are available for your items. Items delivered to these boxes will be distributed weekly to the local food banks.

  • Laundry Detergent
  • Dishwasher Detergent
  • Dish Soap
  • Shampoo and/or Conditioner
  • Soap
  • Lotion
  • Toilet Paper
  • Paper Towels
  • Deodorant
  • Razors and/or Shaving Cream
  • Diapers / Wipes
  • Feminine Hygiene Items
  • Oral Hygiene Items
  • Cleaning Supplies

Thank you for your contributions. All items will be delivered to local food pantries. The non-food items are an extreme need for those who are struggling.