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2021 Partner of the Month Candidate: Copper Cannon Camp

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http://www.coppercannon.org 

Copper Cannon Camp’s mission is to enrich the lives of under-served youth of New Hampshire by providing a quality tuition-free camp experience. In addition, we offer a day camp for the local community on a sliding scale, a series of teen leadership retreats during the school year and Grandparents’ Camp for grandparents raising their grandchildren. The founder of Copper Cannon Camp, Hamilton Ford overcame an underprivileged childhood. The impact of his own experience at a summer camp fueled a dream to someday give another child that same escape. In 1963, Hamilton Ford decided it was time to give back for what he had received and began Copper Cannon Camp. He started bringing children from orphanages to his ski lodge during the summer months. From its humble beginnings in the yard of Ham Ford’s ski lodge to our present location, Copper Cannon has grown while still maintaining its original intention of providing low-income children with a free camp experience.

Every child deserves to have the summer camp experience, regardless of their financial or family situation. There are life-changing opportunities unique to a summer camp setting – things that otherwise might not be experienced, learned, or realized at home or school. Camp is more than just a week of simple activities. It offers a chance to build social skills, try new things, and participate in enrichment activities.

The camp’s short term, intermediate, and long term goals are threefold: physical, social, and cognitive. Campers are challenged to increase physical activity and improve their understanding of the benefits of exercise. Nutritional education is provided to understand caloric consumption and maintaining a healthy weight through choices and exercise. Socially campers experience a community where positive or pro-social skills are taught and reinforced throughout each day.

Cognitively campers are supported as they read, write, and participate in hands-on science projects as a means to maintain academic skills during the summer. The academic encouragement paired with the power of educated role models has the effect of increasing the academic aspirations of our at-risk campers.

One way to maintain that positive connection for the youth is through our series of Teen Leadership Retreats. We piloted the program two years ago and received a wonderful response. In the last year, fifty-six youth attended one of the three weekends with each one focusing on a different aspect of leadership: self, others, and the environment.

The next step for Copper Cannon was implementing our Grandparents’ Camp Labor Day Weekend. More and more grandparents are raising their grandchildren and we plan to support their efforts with a free family camp allowing the families to connect, build relationships, have fun and leave with positive memories that can help when faced with adversity. Funds will be used to support local children attending a life-changing week at Copper Cannon Camp.

Some children are lost in the woods and others are found! This can be summed up by a career Air Force officer/former camper:

“Copper Cannon opened my eyes to the outdoors which is still a huge part of my life today. It kept me off the streets and potentially ending up where a lot of my friends did, either in jail or in some cases even ending in death. It allowed me to be a kid forgetting about the troubles in my life such as my alcoholic father. Copper Cannon was my home away from home in the summer and I am sincerely grateful for every bit of the experience.”

 

 

 

2021 Partner of the Month Candidate: Ammonoosuc Community Health Services

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http://www.ammonoosuc.org

Our mission is to provide a network of comprehensive Primary Health Care and Support Services to individuals and families throughout the communities we serve. In support of this mission, we provide evidence-based, outcome-specific, systematic care that is: patient-centered, prevention-focused, accessible and affordable to all.

What does that mean? It means we are committed to providing the best in quality medical, dental, and behavioral health care for area residents regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.

ACHS turns no one away and treats all patients with respect.

As the area’s only non-profit COMMUNITY health center we serve 11,000 patients – roughly 1/3 of the population. With six care delivery sites in the region, we cover 26 north country towns. At these locations, we provide integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health care to patients regardless of socioeconomic status.

We make it so anyone can access the quality health care they deserve – no matter what is in their bank account or wallet.

ACHS serves all facets of the population offering care to men, women, and children as well as dental, behavioral health, and support services. We also deliver behavioral health services in area schools. In 2019, we had over 33,000 patient visits.That kind of support has a positive impact on our rural, north country communities. Financial support to ACHS helps to maintain our sliding-fee discount program, which enables us to offer patients the health care services they need regardless of their insurance status or coverage. With help from the communities we serve and state and federal funding last year we were able to provide over $1M in sliding fee discounts.

2021 Partner of the Month Candidate: Boys & Girls Club of the North Country

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http://www.bgcnorthcountry.org

Our mission is to provide a Fun, Safe, Positive place for all children of the North Country, under the guidance of caring adults. The Boys & Girls Club of the North Country (BGCNC) was founded in 2005 in response to the pressing need for affordable, high-quality, after school programming in the North Country. Because it is our policy to remain affordable, BGCNC is one of the only afterschool options for most low-income families in our community. Through the BGCNC, we have been able to enrich the lives of youth who often fall between the cracks of other agencies.

Working families in our area rely on the Club for quality afterschool care for their children. Of the children we serve, 42% live in households below the National poverty level and 53% receive free or reduced lunch through school programs. Thirty percent live in single-parent households and 10% are in foster care or guardianship arrangements. Our members represent diverse backgrounds, socio-economic levels and family types, each facing a plethora of challenges in their homes and neighborhoods. Over the past four years, we have provided financial aid to 40%-50% of our Club members, annually. In the past year, this translated to $12,655 in financial aid and scholarships to ensure that no child is turned away, regardless of ability to pay. By ensuring affordable access, the Club provides a critical support system and safety net for low-income families.

BGCNC is more than just a safe place to go after school. We focus on developing the life-long skills needed to prepare children for futures as productive adults. When asked about their experience at BGCNC, members speak about teamwork, respect and responsibility. We offer creative opportunities and encourage a variety of physical activities that serve as a positive outlet where children can safely let off steam after school. BGCNC is a place where children enjoy active participation.

The BGCNC regularly collaborates with community partners on programs and activities. Some of our partnerships are with: Littleton Studio School, North Country Climbing Center, White Mountain School, Appalachian Mountain Club, Ammonoosuc Conservation Trust, White Mountain Science Institute, the Lisbon Police and Fire Departments, NH Fish & Game, Adaptive Sports Partners of the North Country, North Country Community Radio, Root to Rise and many more. These partnerships allow our members to explore their community and nature, learn new skills all while having fun and building self confidence.

Our children are the next generations of this country. Being chosen as Partner of the Month and receiving Partner Funds will significantly help us sustain our mission of providing at-risk children a mentoring program that will instill values to assist in their adult lives. Properly arming youth with resiliency and life skills, and helping youth to fully understand right from wrong, will allow our BGCNC kids to become promising members of society. Partner funds will be used to support the BGCNC financial aid fund for our Afterschool and Vacation Camp Programs. Our programs serve over 150 children between the ages of 5 and 15 from 17 surrounding North Country towns. The Club’s goal is to ensure that area children and teens have a reliable place to go after school and during school vacations, as well as access to high-quality, evidence-based programs and services that will enhance their lives and shape their futures as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. At BGCNC, no child is turned away, regardless of ability to pay.

BGCNC Annual Report (PDF)

It’s All About the Kids” Flyer (PDF)

 

2021 Partner of the Month Candidate: The Bancroft House (A Family Sanctuary)

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https://thebancrofthouse.com

MISSION STATEMENT: The Bancroft House provides a secure, temporary home for women, children, and families in need with compassion and respect for those we serve.
VISION STATEMENT: To sustain and enhance the provision of shelter for the homeless with emphasis on the financial stability and the organizational growth of the Bancroft House.

The Bancroft House provides shelter to homeless women, children, and families; providing a safe secure family-oriented living environment when people are at their most vulnerable moments of their lives. The shelter supports residents for up 90 days as they move towards securing the support, funds, and essentials in making a successful transition from living in a car, sleeping in a tent, or sofa-surfing with friends to a permanent place to call home.

Littleton Co-Op Partnership funds will be used to support the operations of our shelter, providing food, kitchen & laundry facilities, and internet access to residents working towards finding employment, access to supportive services, and securing permanent housing.

2021 Partner of the Month Candidate: Organized Acts Of Kindness For Seniors (OAKS)

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https://www.oaksnh.org/

OAKS IS A CARING COMMUNITY OF VOLUNTEERS RECRUITED TO HELP SENIORS LIVE INDEPENDENTLY IN HAPPY, HEALTHY, AND SAFE ENVIRONMENTS.

Out volunteers have stayed steadfast in aiding our members. Oaks has 25 active members and at this time 15 are being serviced in grocery shopping, food bank delivering, financial help in filing and guiding bill paying, personal shopping, paying for cleaning service(we not able to go into the homes due to pandemic), and doing everything we can to create socialization and comfort.

Oaks wants to sustain and continue the scholarship program to help those who would otherwise not be able to continue services or to join.

The Partner funds would enable increased services to our members as to paid cleaning services, creating fun socialization as to tea parties including gift bags delivered before and then the actual party on Zoom. Photos of people wearing different hats or outfits and spread fun expression through emails and mail. Mailings to our members are very important since many do not have computers, and creating positive happy sayings for the days of the month is another to stay in touch.

Reimbursement of mileage to our volunteers is a way of thanks to the core of OAKS. and would be possible. Our organization is 501(c)(3) certified.

Our creativity is kicking into gear and the partnership would fund the FUN, and SOCIALIZATION.

Thank You COOP for all you do for our communities and it is a JOY to see your interaction with so many worthy services.

Mask Policy Update

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We want to thank you all for the overwhelming support for our safety practices – there have been lots of changes and we really appreciate your patience and cooperation along the way. Starting Wednesday July 22, masks will be mandatory for every person over 2 years of age who enters the Co-op, without exceptions.

We will be strictly enforcing this new face covering policy in the store, for the safety of our staff and customers. Masks or face coverings must be worn correctly, and should cover the nose as well as the mouth. If you do not have a face covering you will be offered a free disposable mask by a member of our management team. 

For those of you who are unable to wear a mask for medical reasons, or who are unwilling to wear a face covering, we offer a reasonable accommodation via our Curbside Pickup Service. Just place your order online, let us do the shopping, and when it’s ready we bring it out to your car! This free, flexible service is available through our website at www.littletoncoop.com/curbside. 

Again, thank you all for your patience and understanding in these difficult times. We care about our community and wear masks for your health – please do the same for us! 

COVID 19 Community Resources

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Here is a list of links and resources we’ve collected to help people in our community who have been impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic. We’ll update this post with new information and links as we find them.

General Assistance

Dial 2-1-1 if you have questions or concerns surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak. This free statewide information and referral service is operated by Granite United Way. They have also provided us with free masks to give away to the community – just ask at the Service Desk!

Civic Info Pages

GoLittleton.com
Bethlehem Select Board News
Littleton Chamber of Commerce
Lisbon
Franconia
Whitefield
Dalton

Food Pantries

Littleton Food Pantry: 70 Redington Street, Littleton
Little Free Pantry: 189 Main St, Littleton (in front of the Congregational Church)
All Saints’ Community Food Cupboard: 35 School Street, Littleton
Good Neighbor Food Pantry: 44 Church Street, Franconia
Bethlehem Food Pantry: 2155 Main Street, Bethlehem (inside Town Hall, open by appointment)
Lincoln-Woodstock Food Pantry: 194 Pollard Rd, Lincoln

Food Access Map

UNH Extension has created an interactive online map with local resources and information for those in need as well as those who would like to donate or volunteer.

Recovery Support

AskPETRA.org is your free and confidential guide to North Country resources for daily needs, Substance Use Disorder treatment and recovery options. During the COVID-19 outbreak, our helpline is open to connect anyone in the Northern NH to local resources for daily basic needs.

 

Summer Asparagus, Three Ways

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By Annie Stuart, Marketing Manager & Cooperative Foodie

Muir Farm is a local grower here in Bath NH, and like many local farms, a large part of their business is growing food for local restaurants. Unfortunately many of their regular customers have shut down their kitchens due to the pandemic, leaving the folks at Muir in a bit of a lurch with no place to send their lovely bumper crop of asparagus. Fortunately we were able to step in and take some off their hands, and it really is beautiful – crisp green stalks, not too skinny or stringy, with tender tips flushed with pink. It cooks up beautifully on the grill (or in grill-adjacent dishes), so we’ve pulled together some outdoorsy summer asparagus recipes to get everyone inspired.

A couple techniques to get you started:

  • You can trim off the tough ends with a knife, but it’s better (and more fun) to simply bend each spear towards the bottom ’til it snaps at the natural breaking point.
  • Asparagus loves dressing, so consider olive oil, lemon juice, and/or italian dressing to snazz it up a bit. Salt & pepper or parmesan lend a nice finish.
  • High, dry, direct heat and fast-cooking brings out the best in this veggie, which is why it lends itself so well to grilling and broiling.
  • Grilling can be tricky since skinny stalks will slip through the grate. Skewer multiple spears together crosswise so they’re easier to pick up and turn all at once.

Grilled Asparagus

Ingredients

  • 1 lb thick asparagus, rinsed, trimmed, and dried
  • 2 tbs olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbs lemon juice
  • Bamboo skewers, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes (so they don’t burn!)

Instructions

  • Preheat your grill. If you’re grilling meat wait until that is finished and put side to rest, then grill your asparagus afterwards when the grill is preheated and very hot.
  • Place the asparagus in a dish and drizzle your marinade, oil, or seasoning over it. Toss to coat each spear with flavor.
  • Skewer the asparagus spears in groups of 5 or 6, with one skewer towards the bottom and another a few inches towards the top.
  • Grill the asparagus over direct heat and cook uncovered until you see char lines. Flip and cook the other side for 2-4 minutes, until you see char marks but the spears are still bright green.
  • Transfer the finished asparagus on a serving platter and drizzle with lemon juice, salt & pepper, or parmesan to taste.

Asparagus Antipasto

Ingredients

Antipasto

  • 1 lb (1 bunch) fresh asparagus, woody ends trimmed
  • 1 c canned artichoke hearts, drained and halved or quartered
  • 1/4 lb prosciutto, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 lb salami, sliced into bite-sized rounds or pieces
  • 1 c Kalamata olives (or other olives of choice)
  • 1 c cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/3 lb sliced provolone cheese

Dressing

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp dried rosemary, crushed or minced
  • 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 tbs red wine vinegar
  • 3 tbs olive oil
  • 1 lemon, zest and juice
  • 1 orange
  • Pinch each of salt and ground black pepper

Preparation

  • Blanch the asparagus in boiling, salted water for 3-4 minutes, then rinse with cold water or cool in an ice bath. Drain well.
  • Zest the orange, and juice half for the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk all of the dressing ingredients together. Toss the blanched asparagus and artichokes in 2 tablespoons of the dressing and marinate for 60 minutes.
  • Once asparagus and artichokes have finished marinating, arrange the antipasto on a large platter, and drizzle with the remaining dressing.
  • Serve with fresh crusty bread or baguette slices.

Snow Pea and Asparagus Salad with Ginger-Cardamom Dressing

Ingredients

  • 1 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1- to 2-inch pieces
  • 1/3 lb snow peas, string removed (or substitute sugar snap peas)
  • 2 roma tomatoes, cut into wedges
  • 1/2 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
  • 1/2 c walnuts, raw or toasted (optional)

Dressing

  • 1/3 c vegetable oil
  • 1/3 c apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbs sugar
  • 1 tbs fresh ginger, peeled and minced
  • 2 tsp fresh ground cardamom
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Preparation

  • Use leftover grilled asparagus, or blanch fresh chopped asparagus in a pot of boiling, salted water for 2-3 minutes, or until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients.
  • Add the snow peas, tomato wedges, and asparagus and let sit 30 minutes.
  • Serve on a bed of Romaine lettuce, drizzled with any remaining dressing and garnished with walnuts.

Comfort Food from the Co-op Kitchen

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There’s no question that we could all use a little comfort food these days, and one of the most popular items we carry is our handmade pot pies! Jose, our Deli Manager, makes these from scratch a few times a week, using fresh ingredients, savory homemade gravy, and buttery flaky hand-rolled crusts.

We put together some photos of how they’re made, and it’s sure to get your taste buds going!

Step 1: Good Gravy

We start each batch of pies with homemade filling, including a creamy and savory gravy and a mix of veggies.

Step 2: Roast Chicken

Next in the pot – finely chopped chunks of tender roasted chicken. We use Smart Chickens, which are hormone and additive free. Meanwhile we get the bottom crust ready, and then the filling goes in the pie dish.

Step 3: Hand-Rolled Pastry Crust

We could cut corners and use boring pre-made crust, but the secret to a good pie is hand-rolled pastry made from scratch, so that’s what we do!

Step 4: Seal in that Flavor

Each pot pie gets a perfectly rolled top crust, and a light egg wash to get it extra golden and delicious. Here are some pies about to go in the oven!

Step 5: Baked ’til Golden

And here are the freshly baked pies, ready to get packed up and sold! Take one home and eat right away, refrigerate or freeze for later, or pop it in the oven for a few minutes to get it extra bubbly and warm.

Hope you enjoyed the behind the scenes peek in our kitchen!

New Hampshire Stay at Home 2.0

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On May 1st, Governor Sununu’s Economic Reopening Taskforce announced new guidelines for retail establishments operating in New Hampshire.  We were pleased to see that most of these recommendations and mandates were already being followed here at the Co-op, and had been for quite some time.  Among those many notable procedures not already mentioned above are:

  • All co-op staff must wear cloth face coverings at all times in the workplace.
  • All co-op staff have been trained on proper mask wearing and hand washing.
  • Hand sanitizer stations have been set up in all departments, each register, and around the store for shopper use.
  • All co-op staff are screened daily before reporting to work with a temperature check from a touchless thermometer as well as a series of health questions regarding COVID exposure and symptoms.
  • Signage must be in place inside and outside the store promoting cloth face covering use and 6-foot social distancing reminders.
  • All co-op staff are empowered to monitor and enforce the compliance to social distancing practices of customers and staff alike.
  • Customer self bagging promoted at the front end to reduce exposure of one more staff member per register.
  • Curbside pickup service established to assist medically vulnerable or elderly shoppers.

We are also constantly monitoring the number of customers within the store at any given time to make sure we do not exceed the 50% total capacity mandated by the governor.  As of yet, even during our busiest peaks we are well below that number, but we will continue to monitor to make certain.  We have limited the number of shopping carts to assist in this measure, so if you arrive and there are no carts available, please be patient and wait for the next cart.



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