Staff from the South Shore YMCA were busy last week delivering homemade chicken potpies and meeting with many families thanks to our very special donors and longtime Y supporters, Kathie and Jack McDonough. The hundred donated pies were distributed to residents at the NeighborWorks apartments and to residents surrounding the South Shore YMCA Neighborhood Center.
Each week, the South Shore YMCA food pantry team delivers fresh fruit and produce to NeighborWorks’ residents at Winter Street Apartments in Quincy where many families face barriers due to lack of transportation and poverty. When we contacted the director at NeighborWorks about delivering these special donated chicken potpies made by a local caterer, she was thrilled. The residents from Winter Street were so grateful to receive such a loving act of kindness. We could see it on the faces of everyone we met that this kind gesture made their day.
“Thank you again, our residents were delighted to receive a homemade meal they can partake with their families,” shared property manager, Indira Pereira. “We’re appreciative of South Shore Y’s great generosity our lasting relationship continues to positively impact Winter Street residents.”
At the SSYMCA Germantown Neighborhood Center, families came to pick up their donated chicken potpies. One young woman, who moved into the neighborhood two weeks ago, came in with her daughter and shared that they had lived in a shelter for two years. “I have so much gratitude to have my own place for my daughter and me. When I received the call from the Neighborhood Center, I could not believe how welcoming it was to receive a dinner for tonight. To have a homemade chicken potpie helps me out and makes me feel happy. I can’t believe all the kindness from this community.”
Christine, a neighbor from Germantown, told us how much she appreciates our Y and that she was looking forward to having dinner with her daughter. “When I first heard of the potpie giveaway, I was excited. I had always wanted a potpie. This became the perfect time to try it.“
"My son loves chicken potpie," said Renee, a neighbor from Germantown. "When I told my son about this he said 'Yay, we're having chicken potpie for supper!', and he was so excited. I didn't know what I was going to do for supper tonight. We're so thankful for this meal and for all you guys do at the Neighborhood Center".
The South Shore Y is so grateful to have amazing supporters who donate enabling us to provide not only a warm meal but also the message that others care about them.
