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Happy October! Fall Food Season is Officially Here!

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October is here and that means we’re heading straight into the holiday season!

And since Thanksgiving is not very far away our Pantry Item of the Month for October is more about November and all the delicious foods we’ll all soon be enjoying. Who else is excited for all the turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie?

But for all those great main dishes we need the delicious side items to really make the holiday feast complete. So for October we’re asking for a popular side dish that brings all the flavors of fall and the holidays together: cans of jellied cranberry sauce. The cranberry sauce will be used by our kitchen for all sorts of fall and holiday meals they serve the community. And the cranberry sauce will be used for our upcoming Great Hagerstown Thanksgiving Feast (more details about this event to come).

Any donation is a huge help and we’ll gladly accept any jellied cranberry sauce brand or size.

To donate please drop off to our Administrative Office during business hours M-F. If our hours don’t work for your schedule please contact us by calling 301.739.1165 or email info@hagerstownhopecenter.com to arrange a time that works.

If you’d prefer shopping online at AmazonSmile or another retailer then please use 125 N. Prospect St, Hagerstown, MD, 21740 for our delivery address.

We appreciate all the food donations we receive each month from our faithful partners in the community! For more info about our food services and all the other programs and services we provide the community please visit hagerstownhopecenter.com.

Partnering With Martin’s for Back to School Success!

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Recently the generous folks at Martin’s Foods donated 250 backpacks filled with cereal, fruit, and granola bars to distribute to local kids.

In partnership with Unilever, Quaker and PepsiCo, The GIANT Company distributed 5,000 backpacks full of food to school kids in the Central Pennsylvania, Philadelphia and Hagerstown, Md. communities.

We received the backpacks from the awesome team at N. Pointe Dr (Penn Ave) Martin’s. Store Manager, Chris (left), and Assistant Manager, Mikel (right), handed over the bags to our Executive Director, Sonny.

We are so thankful for this wonderful donation of new backpacks for kids in our community. And we’re beyond grateful for the continued support we receive from Martin’s throughout the year!THANK YOU, Martin’s, for all your support and generosity and for all you do to make our community better!

If you’d like to learn more about Martin’s, including locations, please visit martinsfoods.com

Suit Trade-In: Final Days!

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These are the final 2 days of Ingram’s Mens Shop’s Suit Trade-In. Bring a gently used suit to trade for $100 off a brand new suit at Ingram’s!! The Suit Trade-In ends on August 31st.

Now is the perfect time to update your wardrobe for fall. And if you’ve never experienced the great service and quality craftsmanship of Ingram’s then don’t miss this great opportunity. Since 1930, Ingram’s has been the leading purveyor of fine men’s clothing in the area. Freshen up your closet with a brand new suit from Ingram’s Mens Shop.

And give your old suit new life! Traded suits will be donated to The Hope Center to give to men in the community who need clothing assistance as they rebuild their lives and reenter the workforce. For these men, a new suit is a confidence booster for job interviews and any other big life changes.

The Suit Trade-In ends at closing on Tuesday, August 31st. Ingram’s Mens Shop is located at 18047 Garland Groh Blvd. For more info about the Suit Trade-In or other information about Ingram’s Mens Shop please visit http://www.ingrammensshop.com.

Pantry Need: Potatoes

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We know, it’s not a new month yet but our kitchen staff have asked for a special request: potatoes!

We use a lot of potatoes for the multiple meals we serve the community each day. Any donation of potatoes will be greatly appreciated by our kitchen staff. Also, we’ll always welcome any donation of potatoes at any point during the year!

If you’d like to donate please drop off potatoes to our Administrative Office during business hours (M-F 8:15am-11:30am and 12:15-4pm) or contact us to schedule a time that works for you. If you’d prefer shopping online please use 125 N. Prospect St, Hagerstown, MD 21740 for our delivery address.Thank you for caring and sharing with your community!!!

Join The Hope Center Family!

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We’re hiring!! We’ve got four part-time positions open and we’re looking for a few wonderful people to join our family.

The four part-time positions are: Donation Center/Thrift Store Associate (Hagerstown location), Chaplain, Cook, and Truck Driver.

Any of these positions are great for retirees or anyone looking for something a little extra to do whilst helping to make a difference in the community!

To learn more about each of these positions please visit https://www.hagerstownhopecenter.com/employment-opportunities or email info@hagerstownhopecenter.com. To speak to someone about our job openings please call us at 301.739.1165.

Please spread the word by sharing our posts on FB and telling your friends & family. Thank you!

Free Grocery Day is Tomorrow!

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Join us tomorrow morning for our Community Grocery Giveaway!! From 9-11am we’re giving away a huge assortment of all sorts of non-perishable items – all for FREE!!

We’re stocked up with a great selection of items like cereal, peanut butter, mac & cheese, canned fruit, soup, beans, ramen, canned vegetables, snacks, pasta, sauces, baking mixes, and more.

Along with all the food we’re giving away we’re also providing all sorts of personal care items like soap, shampoo, toothpaste, and toothbrushes.

All of this is free for everyone in the community. You do not need to be from Washington County to participate. Also, you do not need a food bank card.

We will provide bags but you’re free to bring your own.

Food availability is while supplies last.

If you are unvaccinated please remember to wear a mask indoors.

The Trinity Center is located at the rear of our Trinity Center at the back of our parking lot at 215 W. Church St. For more info about this event please call 301.739.1165.

August is All About the Beans

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Happy August!!! The arrival of August brings a new Pantry Item of the Month. This month we’re asking for cans of baked beans… yummmmmm!

We’ll gladly accept any brand, flavor, or size of cans of baked beans. We use baked beans in our kitchen for community meals and we also give out cans of baked beans to those who receive food bags or participate in our Community Grocery Giveaway.

And speaking of Community Grocery Giveaway we’re hosting another one this month! On Friday, August 13th we’re giving away all sorts of non-perishable items to anyone who needs a little grocery assistance. The grocery giveaway will take place in the Trinity Center from 9am – 11am or while supplies last.

In addition to baked beans, we’re giving away items like canned fruit, soups, peanut butter canned vegetables, boxes of mac & cheese, baking mixes, pasta, sauces, canned meats, snacks, ramen, boxed dinners, and so much more! We’ll also have an assortment of breads & pastries along with personal care items like soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and so on. Our Community Grocery Giveaway is FREE for anyone and everyone in the community including our neighbors in surrounding counties and states. You do not need a food bank card to participate. Bags will be provided but anyone in attendance is welcome to bring their own bags for food. All items are first-come and while supplies last so make a plan to come as soon as doors open at 9am. Also, if you know of individuals or families who cannot make it out that day please feel free to stop by and pick up food for them. We want to help as many people as possible!

So if you’d like to support our food programs by donating cans of baked beans please drop off donations to our Admin Office during business hours M-F (office is open 8:15-11:30am and 12:15-4pm). If these hours conflict with your schedule please call us at 301.739.1165 or email info@hagerstownhopecenter.com to arrange a time that works for you.

If you prefer shopping onilne at AmazonSmile or another vendor please use 125 N. Prospect St, Hagerstown, MD 21740 for our delivery address. If you’re unfamiliar with AmazonSmile please click here General Information | hagerstownhopecenter and scroll to the bottom to learn more.

Thank you for caring and sharing with your community! Please help us spread the word about our upcoming Community Grocery Giveaway and our Pantry Item of the Month by sharing our posts on Facebook!

Merry Christmas in July!

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Merry Christmas in July!! We’ve got just about a week left of our holiday celebration at our Hagerstown Thrift Store.

From today until July 31st stop by our Hagerstown store to get in the Christmas spirit with a great selection of Christmas decorations, collectibles, housewares, and more! And each visit seems like a different shopping experience with new merchandise hitting the shelves. So keep checking back to see what great items are waiting for you!

And be sure to check out all the other great merch in our Hagerstown Thrift Store. Whether you’re already shopping for those on your Christmas list, you’re doing some back-to-school shopping, or just a typical shopping adventure, you’ll find so many perfect items that you need and even more that you want – and at prices you’ll love!

Our Hagerstown Thrift Store is open Mon-Sat from 9am-4:30pm. There’s plenty of parking on our central lot located at 215 W. Church St. For more info about our Hagerstown Thrift Store please call 301.739.1114 or click here: THRIFT STORE | hagerstownhopecenter

Free Grocery Day Returns!

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All are invited to join us on Friday, August 13th for a Community Grocery Giveaway!

Our free grocery day will be held from 9am – 11am (or while supplies last) at the Trinity Center which is located at the back of our parking lot at 215 W. Church St.

We’ll have a great selection of all sorts of non-perishable food items like canned fruit, soups, pasta, cereal, snacks, canned vegetables, boxed dinners, baking mixes, peanut butter, pasta, sauce, beans, tuna, and more. There will also be a selection of breads and pastries.

In addition to the food, we’re also giving away personal care products like soap, shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste, and more.

This event is free for anyone in the community. A food bank card is not required to participate. Doors open at 9am and item availability is based on first-come-first-served. Bags will be provided but you’re free to bring your own if you prefer.

For more info please call 301.739.1165 or email info@hagerstownhopecenter.com. Learn more about this event and other programs and services at The Hope Center by visiting hagerstownhopecenter.com

Happy Birthday, Troy!

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The beginning of each month we celebrate the birthdays of guys who are a part of our Foundations Life Recovery residential program. This month we’re celebrating Troy who has a birthday on July 9th. Troy got his very own birthday cake thanks to our friend, Stormy, who bakes a cake each month for our birthday fellas.

Troy, originally from Baltimore, is one of our new residents. He joined the program in March ’21 and is working towards his graduation in the spring of 2022. Troy came seeking help dealing with drug abuse and homelessness.

Any time we can celebrate a birthday with our residents is very special to us. But for Troy this was a special moment as well. With tears in his eyes Troy told us that this was the first time in many years that anyone had sang ‘happy birthday’ to him.

And this is why we’re here. To bring hope – even if it’s in the form of a silly birthday song – to anyone who walks into our doors seeking help and refuge. We’re so thankful for Troy and being a part of a celebration of another year of life for this incredible man.

Please pray for Troy and the other men in our Foundations Life Recovery program. It’s not easy seeking help and even more difficult following through but God is great and has wonderful things planned for these men so please keep all of them in your prayers. God is doing amazing things in the lives of these men so continue to pray for them and encourage them to keep up the good fight.

Thank you to each of you who donate and volunteer. You are a part of Troy’s celebration. Because of generous and kind people like you Troy is here celebrating another birthday and optimistic about so many more birthdays in the future. Thank you for partnering with us to help wonderful people like Troy!

If you’d like to learn more about our Foundations Life Recovery program please click here: Foundations | hagerstownhopecenter