Stone Soup Kitchen Ministries

Good morning everyone! I have so many things to tell you about this week...I'm hoping that I can do them all justice and not forget any of them! On Saturday, our friends Lin and Vinny had a lemonade stand to raise funds for us. They were joined by a fire truck with flashing lights, and a couple of Ayer's finest, both from the Fire Department and the Police Station. I've included some pictures for you. Special thanks to Jeff Swenson, Brendan Hurley, and Brenton Bourne from the Fire Department! Also on Saturday, we made a new friend who came to help at the pantry. Curt L is deeply involved with North Central Habitat for Humanity. You may be aware that a Habitat duplex is being built on Newton St in Ayer. If you'd like to get involved with our local chapter, you can find all the info you need at https://ncmhabitat.org/ Next Saturday, August 9th from 10 to 1 in the Shop 'n Save parking lot, the Ayer and Shirley Police Stations will be teaming up with the Ayer ...

  Stone Soup Kitchen opens at 4 pm on Friday evenings, located at Shepherd of the Valley Church on Washington Street in Ayer. **Please park in the Newton Street lot and walk up to the first blue door on Washington Street.** Dinner is open to ANYone who wants a good hot meal and some company...no need to bring anything but yourself unless you want to! From 4 to 5, we are open for those who want to get together and socialize in the dining room. The potluck dinner is available from 5 to 5:30 followed by dessert and our open support group, which runs from 5:30 to 6, if you'd like to stay for it after dinner. This week, the potluck will feature hamburgers and cheeseburgers (no hotdogs, even though they are shown in the picture 😉 ) with various sides, dessert, juice, coffee, and some extra snacks to take home for the weekend. Our food pantry is open every Saturday morning from 10 to noon, same location. Come to the parking lot on Cambridge Street and follow the arrows. If y...