Dear Takoma Park and Silver Spring families and friends, At Tommy’s Pantry, we believe in the power of community support, especially during challenging times. Our mission is rooted in providing essential resources to those in need, and we’re reaching out to you today with both gratitude and a call to action. As many of you …
Dear Takoma Park and Silver Spring families and friends,The back-to-school time of year is always a special time for Tommy’s Pantry, since our board all met through volunteer work in the schools. We have deepened our relationship with our local schools over the years by keeping in touch with school administration, staff, PTAs and more. …
Attention local crafters: September 1st marks the kick-off of our Tommy’s Pantry hat drive. We will be collecting new machine-washable store-bought or handmade hats through October 30th, 2023. This year’s goal is 100 one-size-fits-most adult and/or child hats – 25 more than last year. Hats can be dropped off at the Maple Ave Community Center …
Dear Takoma Park and Silver Spring families and friends, Thank you so much to all the car and people decorators, sign carriers, sign makers, candy throwers, marchers, and spectators who supported Tommy’s Pantry during the Takoma Park 4th of July Parade! Enthusiasm from parade spectators and participants helped spread the word about Tommy’s Pantry and …
Thank you so much to all the car and people decorators, sign carriers, sign makers, candy throwers, marchers, and spectators who supported Tommy’s Pantry during the Takoma Park 4th of July Parade! And thank you to Congressman Jamie Raskin, for his role as Grand Marshall and his watch party following the parade, which made the …
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) offers FREE summer meals to youth aged 18 years old and younger at 120 different sites throughout the county. Breakfast and lunch are available Monday through Friday, and meals must be eaten on-site. For locations, menus, and more information about these free summer meals offered by MCPS, please visit https://www2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/food-and-nutrition/programs/. …
Dear Takoma Park and Silver Spring families and friends, Happy Father’s Day to all our donor and volunteer dads! Happy Retirement to Bryan Goehring! This is just a glance at the many incredible ways Bryan has touched so many lives at Takoma Park Middle School and the entire community. Bryan has served as an educator …
Dear Takoma Park and Silver Spring families and friends, We at Tommy’s Pantry want to wish you a Happy Memorial Day and hope it kicks off a great summer for all. We also want to take this time to thank you for your support, your volunteer hours and your continued interest in helping our neighbors. …
Thank you to all who participated in our Pet Supply Drive on April 29th. We had an excellent turnout of both humans and furry friends at the Takoma Dog Park and accumulated numerous donations for pets (& pets to-be) in need. Humane Rescue Alliance was especially glad to receive so many new dog toys, as …
Dear Takoma Park and Silver Spring families and friends, The next several weeks are very busy for Tommy’s Pantry! Yesterday we celebrated Earth Day at the TPSS Co-op. Children and adults came by our booth to plant seeds of herbs to take home, grow and remind us all that the earth provides us with bounty …
