Food donated by the community is stacked in the Wellspring Food Pantry, and two giveaway days are coming up this month. The pantry is located at Brandywine Community Church in Greenfield.
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Food pantry to offer lunch, grocery pickup
GREENFIELD – Enjoy a meal and free grocery pickup at Wellspring Food Pantry two times this month.
The pantry, located at Brandywine Community Church, is open for lunch at 12:30 p.m. April 10 and 24; food pantry pickup is from 1:30-3 p.m. both days. New this month, receive a recipe bag with everything needed for dinner.
Lunch is served in the atrium of the church every second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 1551 E. New Road, Greenfield. Grocery pickup is drive-through style at the barn adjacent to the church. For questions, call 317-462-2015.
Community shred day April 20
GREENFIELD – Two Community Shred Days are coming up this year, hosted by GBC Bank.
An event in which people may bring their documents and papers to be shredded will be from 9 a.m. to noon April 20 and Oct. 12 at the Hancock County 4-H Fairgrounds.
In previous years, branch banks hosted smaller shred days but the popularity of the program required a larger venue, according to Greenfield Banking Company’s social media site.
For updates, visit gbcbank.com, facebook.com/greenfieldbanking, or call 317-462-1431.
Parker to meet with community for ice cream
FORTVILLE – Superintendent Dr. Jack Parker of Mt. Vernon schools will be hosting a “traveling talks” event this month.
Parker will be at Libby’s Ice Cream and Gifts at 7 p.m. April 18. The event is an opportunity for members of the community to informally meet with the superintendent and share their thoughts, questions and concerns about the schools. No reservation is necessary.
The business is located at 11 S. Main St., Fortville and participants receive $1 off ice cream.
New Pal elementary schools to host kindergarten events
NEW PALESTINE – New Palestine area families will have Kindergarten Roundup events 5-7 p.m. April 11 at all three elementary schools.
The New Palestine Community Schools district serves children in Sugar Creek and Brandywine townships and includes Brandywine, New Palestine and Sugar Creek elementary schools. Those who are unsure about which elementary school their child will attend should email Amber Rush at [email protected].
Complete a pre-enrollment form at newpal.k12.in.us/departments/registrationenrollment. Plan to bring a birth certificate, immunization records, driver’s license or state-issued photo ID card, and two additional proofs of residency such as a mortgage statement, paystub, tax return, utility bill or lease agreement.
The school corporation is accepting applications for out-of-district students to join as well. The above website also contains links for applying; send completed forms to [email protected].
