Shepherd's Pantry

Carol Murphy

Shepherd's Pantry — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:00:13 +0000

Carol Murphy first learned about Shepherd’s Pantry through her late neighbors and friends, Bob and Mary Ashburn. As longtime Shepherd’s Pantry volunteers, they often shared stories about the pantry and the wonderful people involved. After retiring from a high-tech marketing career she loved for 32 years, Carol felt called to give back and found her home at Shepherd’s Pantry.

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Paul McKenna

Shepherd's Pantry — Fri, 01 May 2026 10:00:57 +0000

Paul McKenna’s journey to Shepherd’s Pantry began through his volunteer work with Sonshine Soup Kitchen, where he connected with Bob Richards. Bob introduced Paul to Shepherd’s Pantry, and after a quick phone call, Paul didn’t hesitate and jumped right in, starting with weekly meat pickups at Hannaford. Not long after, he joined the Monday Distribution Day team where he’s been a steady and valued…

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Sansoucie Family

Shepherd's Pantry — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:00:38 +0000

When Jan and John Sansoucie first moved to Oriole Road in Windham, they met their neighbors, Laurie and Steve Johnson, and were introduced to Shepherd’s Pantry. What started as a neighborly connection quickly grew into years of dedicated service and lasting impact. Jan Sansoucie now serves as our Distribution Day Coordinator, thoughtfully organizing each volunteer’s role every Monday while…

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Roger Toupin

Shepherd's Pantry — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 11:00:14 +0000

If you know Roger Toupin, you know family means everything to him. As Toupin #13 in a family that now includes at least 134 members, Roger brings that same deep sense of connection and care to Shepherd’s Pantry. A longtime member of St. Matthew’s Church for over 40 years, Roger first began supporting the Pantry through donations. After retiring in 2020, his wife, Sue (Toupin #33), “volunteered”…

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Anne Bauer and Marianne Bauer-Condon

Shepherd's Pantry — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 11:00:22 +0000

Anne Bauer began volunteering in 1999, after learning about Shepherd’s Pantry through St. Matthew Church. From early BJ’s pickups and stocking freezers to warmly greeting clients each Monday, Anne treasures the connections she makes along the way. “I love saying hello to everyone and hearing how they’re doing. Shepherd’s Pantry is such a gift – a place filled with love, connection, and kindness.

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Jenna Marquis

Shepherd's Pantry — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 11:00:54 +0000

Jenna Marquis’ heart for giving back was shaped early on, growing up familiar with food pantries and the vital role they play in supporting families. After settling in Windham with her husband over 12 years ago, she began volunteering with Shepherd’s Pantry in 2017, helping whenever she could. Her first role was assisting with Monday Distribution Day, handing out non-perishable and boxed foods to…

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Bob and Mary Ashburn

Shepherd's Pantry — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000

This month, Shepherd’s Pantry is honored to remember two extraordinary volunteers and dear friends of our community, Robert “Bob” Ashburn and Mary Ashburn. Though both have passed, their kindness, generosity, and steady devotion continue to shape the heart of the Pantry today. One of Bob’s weekly jobs was picking up pastries from a local bakery and delivering them to Shepherd’s Pantry early…

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Larry Sarkozy

Shepherd's Pantry — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 10:00:14 +0000

This month’s Volunteer Spotlight is celebrating Larry Sarkozy, who’s been volunteering with Shepherd’s Pantry for over 20 years! Larry first joined through his late wife, Regina, and once he started, he never stopped. For Larry, volunteering is simple: “It’s good to help and help those in need.” He deeply appreciates the wonderful group of people who make up the Shepherd’s Pantry community.

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Windham Orthodontics | Celebrating 15 Years of Sponsorship

Shepherd's Pantry — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 10:00:12 +0000

Congratulations to Windham Orthodontics on celebrating 15 years in business and 15 years as a Platinum Level Sponsor of the Windham Turkey Trot! Dr. Danielle Ross, along with Heather Dube and Jessica Godbout, presented a generous $2,000 donation to Laurie Johnson, President of Shepherd’s Pantry. We’re so grateful for their continued support and commitment to helping our neighbors in need.

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DiPietro Group | Holiday Giving

Shepherd's Pantry — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 11:00:51 +0000

Holiday Giving Made Easy! Our friends at DiPietro Group Real Estate have started an Amazon Food Drive to support Shepherd’s Pantry this holiday season! The Amazon list includes the items most needed by our clients each week, making it simple to give back from the comfort of your home. The food drive runs now through December 31, 2025, so there’s plenty of time to make a…

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