“Food is the moral right of all who are born into this world.” — Norman Borlaug
With this pandemic, many of us are stretching our dollars and finding it hard to feed our families. Holy Family Food Pantry in Luzerne has set its next food distribution giveaway date, for Saturday, Feb. 27, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bags of non-perishable food items will be distributed to families in need. Everyone is welcome.
The pantry, located in the basement of the rectory/office, is supported by the financial contributions of parishioners and friends as well as donations of non-perishable food items, accepted in bins at the entrances to the parish church.
All donations are welcome. Large quantities of food items may be delivered at the Tener Street entrance to the food pantry by appointment.
Parish and community volunteers are invited to help bag groceries on the third Thursday of each month, beginning at 5 p.m., and to help distribute food on the last Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
For information about the food pantry, call the parish office at 570-287-6600.
Swoyersville Kiwanis news
Recently, the Swoyersville Kiwanis held its annual Memorial Breakfast/Mass. Shirley Gavlick was asked to light a candle in memory of all members who are no longer with the group. Ed Grebeck lit a candle for all the Kiwanians now participating in the service organization. Secretary Sandi Williams Urzen lit a candle for all those who are going through a difficult time due to COVID-19 and to thank all essential workers for their efforts during this pandemic.
Jenna Derr and her husband, Jason, represented the VHL Alliance. Von Hippel-Lindau Syndrome (VHL) is a rare, autosomal dominant, familial neoplastic disease that affects the central nervous system and multiple organs such as the kidneys, pancreas, adrenals, and reproductive organs.
The VHLA is dedicated to research, education, diagnosis, treatment, and assisting patients with their quality of life when diagnosed with VHL.
The Memorial Mass followed the breakfast.
Haluski sale
St. Nicholas Byzantine Church, Tripp Street, Swoyersville, will hold a haluski (cabbage and noodles) sale on Saturday, Feb. 20. Cost is $7 a quart. Cottage cheese and noodles will also be available. Outdoor pickup will be from noon to 2 p.m. To place an order, call 570-287-3110. Today, Saturday, Feb. 6, is the last day to place an order.
