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2022

2021

Jonnycake Center Has Maintained its Services, Learned Some Lessons During Pandemic (External link to The Westerly Sun)

Letter to the Editor: Consider Holiday Shopping at Nonprofits (External link to The Westerly Sun)

Jonnycake Center of Westerly to Restore Saturday Food Pantry and Social Services Hours for Clients Starting in 2022

Make a Difference: Jonnycake Center of Westerly (External link to The Day)

Jonnycake Center of Westerly is Beneficiary of Westerly Stop & Shop’s Community Bag Fundraising Program for December 2021

With Community Support, Centers Able to Meet Growing Need for Holiday Assistance (External link to The Westerly Sun)

Letter to the Editor: Another Big Win for the Jonnycake Center (External Link to The Westerly Sun)

Photos: Behind the Scenes at a Pasta Dinner Fundraiser (External Link to The Westerly Sun)

Calabrese Club, Westerly Lions, Westerly Rotary to Host Take-Out Pasta Dinner Fundraiser on Nov. 15 Benefitting Jonnycake

Jonnycake Center of Westerly Celebrates Selection as Pawcatuck Stop & Shop’s “Bloomin’ 4 Good” Beneficiary for November 2021

Adopt-a-Family Signups are OPEN at Jonnycake Center of Westerly. Adoptees and Donors Welcome!

Photos: Jonnycake Center of Westerly Helps Those in Need with Free Backpack Program (External link to The Westerly Sun)

Jonnycake Center of Westerly and Partners to Host School Supply Giveaway August 16 in Westerly

Local Agencies Bracing for the Lifting of the Eviction Moratorium (External link to The Westerly Sun)

Wireless Zone Foundation for Giving Donates $1,000 to Jonnycake Center of Westerly, $40,000 to Region’s Non-Profits

Jonnycake Center to Run No-Cost Farmer’s Market Again (External link to the Westerly Sun)

Jonnycake Center of Westerly Announces 2021 No-Cost Farmer’s Market for Neighbors in Need

Jonnycake Center of Westerly Celebrates Selection as Westerly Stop & Shop’s Community Bag Program Recipient for July 2021

Jonnycake Center of Westerly Announces Additional Dates for RI, CT Residents to Get COVID-19 Vaccines

Jonnycake Center of Westerly Celebrates Selection as Pawcatuck, CT Stop & Shop’s “Bloomin’ 4 Good” Beneficiary for June 2021

Jonnycake Center of Westerly Expands COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Eligibility to RI, CT Residents

Jonnycake Center of Westerly to Host COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic On-Site in May, June 2021

Jonnycake Center of Westerly Receives $22,500 in Grants for Emergency Food Supplies

Jonnycake is April 2021 Beneficiary of Westerly Stop & Shop’s Community Bag Program

Jonnycake Center of Westerly Newsletter – March 2021 Update

Jonnycake Center of Westerly Receives $12,000 in Grants for COVID Relief Operations

Jonnycake Center of Westerly Receives $6,000 in Grants from National Grid to Address Local Food Insecurity

Jonnycake Center of Westerly Receives $5,000 Grant from Royce Family Fund

Anonymous Donor Provides Second $5,000 Donation to Jonnycake Center of Westerly, Made in the Spirit of Inspiring Others

In the Easy Chair with Sarah Cote, Social Services Program Director (External link to The Westerly Sun)

Jonnycake Center of Westerly Receives $25,000 Grant from Forrest and Frances Lattner Foundation

Jonnycake Center of Westerly Provides No-Cost Hats, Gloves, Face Masks for Residents and Children in Need

2020

Jonnycake Center of Westerly Receives $20,000 Grant for COVID Relief from Rhode Island Foundation

Jonnycake Center of Westerly Newsletter – December 2020 Update

Jonnycake Center of Westerly Receives $10,000 Grant for Emergency Food Assistance from the TJX Foundation

Jonnycake Center of Westerly’s Adopt-a-Family Program Provides Holiday Magic for Hundreds of Local Families

Westerly Police, First Responders Collect 4,900 Pounds of Food for Jonnycake Food Pantry (External link to the Westerly Sun)

Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation Donates $7,500 to Jonnycake Center of Westerly for Hunger Relief

Anonymous Donor Provides $5,000 to Jonnycake Center of Westerly, Hopes Act Inspires Others

Jonnycake Center of Westerly Reintroduces Sunday Shopping Hours, Invites Families for Adopt-a-Family Program

Bombas Donates 2,500 Pairs of Socks to Jonnycake Center of Westerly in Support of Community

Jonnycake Center of Westerly Newsletter – October 2020 Update

Westerly Community Credit Union Donates $5,000 in Support of Jonnycake Clients

Holiday-Time Adopt-a-Family Program Signups are Open at Jonnycake Center of Westerly

Anonymous Donor Provides $5,000 to Jonnycake Center of Westerly

Increased Opportunities Available to Donate Goods to Jonnycake

Washington County, RI Nonprofits Partnering for August 24 Backpack and Supplies Giveaway at Jonnycake Center of Westerly

Jonnycake Center of Westerly Newsletter – August 2020 Center Update

Jonnycake Center of Westerly Announces Increased Store Hours, More Donation Opportunities

Wireless Zone Announces $40,000 in Grant Recipients, Backpack Giveaway, and More!

Jonnycake Center of Westerly Newsletter – July 2020 Update

Jonnycake Center of Westerly Announces 2020 No-Cost Drive-Through Farmer’s Market

Love, Tito’s Awards $2,500 in COVID-19 Response Funding to Jonnycake Center of Westerly

Ocean State Charities Trust Awards $4,500 in Emergency Food Assistance Funding to Jonnycake Center of Westerly

Jonnycake Center Adds More Store Hours, New Donation Policies, Meals for Underserved Children, Social Services Office Hours

Jonnycake Center of Westerly Receives $5,000 in Emergency Food Assistance from Private Fund

Champlin Foundation Grants Jonnycake Center of Westerly $17,000 in Capital Liquidity Funds

Chelsea Groton Bank Awards Jonnycake Center of Westerly $10,000 in Emergency Food Assistance

Nordson Corporation Foundation Awards $7,500 to Jonnycake Center of Westerly

Jonnycake Center of Westerly Postpones 2020 Benefit Evening

Webster Bank Awards Jonnycake Center of Westerly $1,000 in Emergency Food Assistance

Jonnycake Center of Westerly Receives $2,000 Community Emergency Response Grant from TCC Gives

Walmart Foundation Awards $1,000 Grant to Jonnycake Center of Westerly for Emergency Food Assistance

Rhode Island Foundation and United Way of Rhode Island Award $50,000 Grant to Jonnycake Center of Westerly

Harry M., Miriam C. & William C. Horton Fund and Bank of America Award $4,000 Grant to Jonnycake Center of Westerly

Jonnycake Center of Westerly Newsletter – April 2020 Update

Jonnycake Center of Westerly Postpones 2020 Jumping for Jonnycake, Rescheduled Date to be Announced

In the Easy Chair with Matt Levy, Social Media & Marketing Manager (External link to The Westerly Sun)

Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation Awards $3,000 Grant to Jonnycake Center of Westerly

Jewett City Savings Bank Foundation Awards $1,500 Grant to Jonnycake Center of Westerly

Jonnycake Center of Westerly Announces Ashley Thomas as Fresh Start Program Manager

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