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Ruby’s Pantry
A huge thank you to all the volunteers that help out at Ruby’s Pantry. We serve an average of 220 clients and distribute over 28,000 pounds of food. GOD IS GOOD!!! This could NEVER be done without the willingness and support from all the area churches and community members. Lots of confirmation youth and their mentors participated in “shopper assistance.” Ruby's Pantry is always the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Osseo UCC. from 4:30-6:00 PM. We can ALWAYS use more volunteers from 2:30 to 8:00 PM. Come for a while or come the whole time. We always have great food and fellowship. And don’t forget to buy your “share” of the food for $20. There are no income requirements and the more food shares that are sold the better it is for the program.
Any questions, call Osseo UCC at 715-597-3292.

Osseo Food Pantry
The Tri County Food pantry wants to extend a sincere thank you for all individuals and groups who have donated food, money and service this past year. We are blessed to be able to provide this ministry all year, every year, to local families. If you or anyone you know could use some help with food, the food pantry is located at the fire station. We are open the third Saturday of each month from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. We have food and we want to help.

FREE COMMUNITY MEAL at Osseo Ev. Lutheran Church. Every 2nd Wednesday of the month from 5:00-6:00 PM. All are welcome!

Chippewa Valley Family Caregiving Alliance (CVFCA)
www.chippewavalleycaregiving.org
The Chippewa Valley Family Caregiving Alliance (CVFCA) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization consisting of volunteers representing area agencies and organizations, family caregivers of older adults, and community members committed to the needs and interests of family caregivers in the Wisconsin counties of Chippewa, Dunn, and Eau Claire. The CVFCA is funded through membership dues, sponsorships for the Annual Caregiver Resource Fair and Town Hall Meeting, grants, and donations.
They support caregivers in the Eau Claire area by:
Increasing awareness of caregiving resources within the Chippewa Valley
Providing and promoting educational opportunities
Maximizing utilization of services
Advocating for the necessary program funding

Hospice Volunteers Needed
if you are interested in making a difference in your community, consider becoming a hospice volunteer at Mayo Clinic Health System-Home Health & Hospice. The organization seeks individuals to become members of the hospice healthcare team that supports and cares for patients and their families at end-of-life. For more information, contact Jessica Entzminger, volunteer coordinator, at 715-464-5265.

Family Caregiver Support Group
We're in this Together offers support and encouragement to family and friends who provide care to a loved one with chronic illness or Alzheimer's disease/dementia, whether in the home, in a facility, or from a distance. Join us every other Friday of the month at 1:00 PM; Bethesda Lutheran Church, 123 W. Hamilton Avenue, Eau Claire WI 54701. For more information, contact Mary Pierce at 715-598-9307 or mary@laughlady.com. For respite care information, contact the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Eau Claire County, 715-839-4735.

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