Mary’s Food for Thought, a new initiative by Project Sunapee, was formed out of the desire to continue finding meaningful ways to serve the Sunapee community in honor of the memory of our dear Mary Moynihan. With the receipt of a generous donation in association with Mary’s role with the Sunapee Farmers Market, an idea was formed.
Among many things that Mary loved, Sunapee schools and its students were near and dear to her. True to her caring nature, Mary often expressed a deep concern for children who faced food challenges, particularly during the summer months when support from the school breakfast & lunch programs are not available.
In keeping with Mary’s caring spirit, and with the support of the Sunapee Farmers Market, the mission of Mary’s Food for Thought is to help ease the burden of food insecurity during summer months when children are most vulnerable.
Mary’s Food for Thought will be present at the Sunapee Farmer’s market every Saturday from 9am-12pm June 1st to Labor Day collecting monetary and food donations that will help us to provide weekly food bags for Sunapee school families in need during the summer while school is not in session. Food items will include healthy snacks and fresh seasonal items. Our goal is to supplement, not replace other food insecurity support programs.
About Mary:
There was something about Mary. As her Pa likes to say, ‘Mary was unique’. She was tiny in stature but packed with personality. She was loved by people of all ages for her sweet nature, beautiful smile, strong work ethic, witty banter, and generous spirit. Mary grew up in Sunapee and attended Sunapee schools. She was a huge fan of Sunapee high school sports, and loved and gave back to her community. Throughout her high school and college years she served as a loving and caring nanny/babysitter for a number of families, spent her winters working at Mount Sunapee, and her summers managing Stacy’s Smoothies, and the Sunapee Farmer’s Market.
Mary graduated from the University of New Hampshire Peter T. Paul School of Business and Economics in the spring of 2022. She started her first job at Fidelity Investments in the fall after graduating and had begun studying for her financial investment licensure. Mary had a clear vision of what she wanted in life and had big plans. As she would often say, she ‘couldn’t wait for what was to come’. With her sights set high, there was no doubt that she would achieve everything that she set out to do. Those who knew her would attest that with her strength and determination she was destined for great success.
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about Mary’s Food For Thought.
Your contribution will help to provide support
to Sunapee school families in need.
