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Cooperation in the Community

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Becky Colpitts, Community Outreach Coordinator

Our Co-op is a catalyst for cultivating a vibrant community and regional economy, and of course, we’re all about local!

Putting these words into action, our Co-op participates in a variety of statewide and regional initiatives which work together to build a healthy, thriving food system and bolster our regional economy. They include food access, agriculture, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and platforms for us to work with our fellow food co-ops.

Our intrepid community outreach coordinator, Becky Colpitts, acts as our spokesperson for many of these partnerships. Our General manager, Ed King, and some of our senior Management Team are closely involved as well! Feel free to reach out to us if you have questions or would like to learn more about the community initiatives below.

The New Hampshire Food Alliance (NHFA) NH Food Alliance – NH Food Alliance is a statewide network that engages and connects people dedicated to growing a thriving, fair, and sustainable local food system in the Granite State.

Racial Equity Action Team – Learn more about the Racial Equity Action Team here. 

NH Eats Local Team – Learn more about the NH Eats Local Team here.

NH Food Hub Network – Learn more by visiting the NH Food Hub Network page.

Neighboring Food Co-op Association (NFCA) – The Neighboring Food Co-op Association is a federation of food co-ops across New England & New York State that are working together toward a shared vision of a thriving cooperative economy, rooted in a healthy, just, and sustainable food system, and a vibrant community of co-operative enterprise.

Healthy Food Access Regional Group – this group shares best practices and updates on food access across the region.

The Littleton Food Co-op offers Granite State Market Match (GSMM) to all SNAP participants, allowing a 50% discount on all fresh fruits and vegetables in our store. We also operate the SNAP/GSMM booth at the Littleton Farmers Market. Our employees also volunteer when the Mobile Food Bank comes to our area.

DEI Community of Practice – a support group for regional cooperatives, sharing best practices, training, and resources for improving DEI in cooperative grocery businesses.

New Hampshire Food Bank –  https://nhfoodbank.org

North Country Food and Agriculture Council is a North Country initiative that is in th

e early stages of organizational development. The backbone team have been meeting for over a year. They came together out of a food and agriculture resiliency focus group that the North Country Council organized in 2021. The work is bringing North Country businesses, farmers, nonprofits, and community members together to support a thriving agricultural economy and food system in the northernmost part of our state. Email bcolpitts@littletoncoop.org for more information.

Reduce Food Waste At Home

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By Robin Asbell
I have a confession to make. Sometimes, in the course of my week, I make too much food. Sound like a good problem to have? Well, it seems to be alarmingly common in our affluent country. My excuse is that I develop recipes for a living, so I test recipes even when I already have food to eat. My family, friends and neighbors all benefit from my overproduction, but more often than I would like, things go to waste. That half a jar of tomatoes for the pizza I made a couple of weeks ago got ignored when I moved on to testing dessert recipes. Then, we meant to finish all that cake, but by the time we realized that we couldn’t eat another bite, it was stale.

I feel terrible about it, every time, and resolve to do better. This year, for Earth Day, I’m going to do my small part to cut back on waste.

Earth Day started in 1970, back when there was no regulation of pollution. It was perfectly legal to dump sewage in the river, or send tons of toxins up in smoke. That year, Senator Gaylord Nelson created Earth Day, and 20 million Americans came out in solidarity across the country. By that December, Congress created the EPA, and started reining in industrial polluters and protecting our air and water.

Since then, Earth Day has become an annual reminder that we still have work to do, on recycling, cleaning up our toxic industries, as well as not wasting food.

Dried up carrots, moldy nubs of cheese, and stale bread heels pile up in refrigerators across the USA, and they add up to billions of dollars in food waste. In fact, food scraps are the number one thing that goes to the landfill. According to the EPA, methane gas released from food waste in landfills accounts for 20% of the United States’ greenhouse gas emissions.

We waste food at all points in the supply chain, so it’s not just your fridge that’s causing problems. At harvest, it gets damaged and tossed on the way out of the field. At the processing plant, things spoil or stick to the machinery and get rinsed down the drain. Grocery stores have to sort through and discard produce that isn’t perfect, although some of that is picked up by food shelves (a recent study found that food co-ops recycle 74% of food waste compared with a recycling rate of 36% for conventional grocers.) Out of date packaged goods have be pitched, as well. Restaurants and food service fill dumpsters with all the food we leave on our plates, combined with things that didn’t sell in time.

I am going to work to waste less this year and use more of the food I buy. If you’d like to do the same, here are a dozen tips that can help reduce your waste, and as a bonus, save you money!

12 tips to reduce food waste

1. Use those radish and carrot greens

Buying radishes or carrots by the bunch? Use the leaves to make pesto, salads (like Moroccan Carrot Radish Salad), and toss in soup. Think of them as peppery parsley.

2. Savor broccoli and cauliflower stems

Do you discard broccoli and cauliflower stems? Peel the tough skin from the stems and chop the tender cores to use in the dish, or cut in planks to eat with dip. This Creamy Broccoli soup uses the stems and florets.

3. Cook kale stems like you would celery

Do you discard kale and other greens stems? When cooking with kale, you can simply separate the leaves from the stems, chop the stems, and cook the stems first; they will cook a bit like celery. If you juice, save all your greens stems from meals you prepare, including parsley, and add to your juice for a chlorophyll boost.

4. Flavor stock and other dishes with potato peels

Do you peel potatoes? The peels make a flavorful addition to stock, and even thicken it a bit. Consider whether you even need to peel; many soups, potato salads and even mashed potatoes are more nutritious and filling with the skins left on.

5. Enjoy the flavor and nutrition of apple peels

Baking or cooking with apples? Leave the skins on and you will reap the nutrients and fiber they contain, and save time. If you do peel, add them to soup stock, for a subtle sweetness.

6. Zest your citrus and freeze for future use

Juicing a lemon or lime or eating an orange? Zest your organically grown citrus first, then you can freeze the potent zest in a freezer bag, for adding a hint of citrus to everything from muffins to pastas.

7. Peel overripe bananas and freeze for smoothies or baking

Are those bananas looking a little too brown to put in the lunch box? Peel and freeze them, then add them to smoothies (like Hidden-Spinach Berry Smoothie or Orange Dream Silken Smoothie), or thaw and puree for banana bread, muffins and cakes.

8. Puree and freeze veggies before they go bad

Do you have veggies going soft in the crisper? Cook and puree carrots, sweet potatoes, greens, cauliflower, and other veggies, then freeze. Stir the purees into pasta sauce, macaroni and cheese, soups, casseroles and meatloaf for an added veggie boost.

9. Save veggie trimmings for soup stock

Cutting up vegetables for a dish? Save and freeze the skins and trimmings from onions, carrots, celery, sweet potato, potato, parsley, spinach, and other mild veggies (peppers, cabbage and broccoli can be too strong) until you have a good amount to make Veggie Trim Stock.

10. Use up stale bread in flavorful recipes

Do you have bread going stale? Freeze the slices to use later in stuffing, croutons, or recipes such as Ribollita soup, Creamy Lentil Soup with Wheaty Croutons or Flexible Bread and Veggie Casserole. Make croutons for salads and soups, or crumbs to toss with pasta or top casseroles. Don’t forget about bread pudding and stratas, too.

11. Keep food that needs to be consumed soon front and center

Organize your refrigerator and pantry, and put foods that should be consumed sooner right in front. Switch your storage containers from opaque to clear glass, so that you will see that tasty lasagna from last night, because out of sight is out of mind.

12. Turn your vegetable scraps into fertilizer

Do you have room for a compost pile or a worm bin? Ultimately, transforming your plant waste into fertilizer is better than packing it in the landfill. Or if you don’t have the space at home, bring your food scraps to the co-op! We have a collection bin right out front for Meadowstone Farm, which takes food waste and turns it into fresh soil.

This article originally appeared on Co+op Stronger Together, and was updated by LFC Co-op staff.

2020 Patronage Dividends

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We are excited to announce, on behalf of the Littleton Food Co-op’s Board of Directors and our staff, that we will be issuing a Patronage Dividend for Fiscal Year 2020. 

A Note From Our General Manager

The Littleton Food Co-op, like everyone else, experienced plenty of challenges in 2020. Despite all of the added COVID issues, the Co-op had a very strong year with sales over $16.8 million in 2020. Our annual Patronage Dividend is determined by our Net Income, which was also well above record levels. After discussions with the LFC Board of Directors, we’re pleased to announce a Patronage of 3.53% of sales; 50% of which will be paid to Members, and 50% will be retained by the Co-op as capital. This is by far the largest Patronage we’ve ever paid.

I would like to ask that our Members consider donating some or all of their Dividend to the Littleton Food Co-op Community Fund. The LFCCF is the Non-Profit Fund of our Co-operative which makes your donation tax-deductible. Every year all proceeds of the fund are donated to one of the many nonprofits in our area. This year, the Co-op will be matching all donations to the Community Fund through December 2021, up to $50,000! This is just another way that the Co-op gives back to our community. We’ve always been impressed by the generosity of our Members, and for that we thank you. 

None of this would have been possible if it weren’t for the great team of employees at the Co-op and our volunteer Board of Directors. We also have to thank our Membership, over 8,000 households in the North Country, that own the Littleton Food Co-op and support it by shopping here. I am proud and honored to serve such a fine community-minded organization.

Cooperatively, 

Ed King, General Manager

FAQ’s

What is a Patronage Dividend? 

  • Patronage Dividends are determined by the Net Income of the Co-op in a given year (2020), as a way for the Co-op to share its earnings with Members.
  • Each year the Board of Directors votes on whether to issue a Patronage Dividend, based on the Net Income of the previous year.
  • This is one of the most powerful tax benefits we derive from being a Cooperative. Co-ops are allowed to distribute the net income earned from sales to Members, as a rebate to Members. The Co-op does not pay taxes on this amount. Nor is your share considered taxable income, since it’s essentially a deferred price reduction on purchases you’ve already made.

How is the Patronage Dividend Calculated?

  • The 2020 Patronage Dividend is $400,000, or 3.53% of Member purchases.
  • 50% ($200,000) will be distributed among our Members as a Patronage Dividend Rebate.
  • 50% ($200,000) will be retained by the Co-op as capital. Retaining capital is one way of strengthening the long-term health of your Co-op, allowing us to re-invest in future improvements to the store.

How do I know if I qualify for a Patronage Dividend Rebate?

  • To qualify, you must:
    • Be a current Member of Littleton Food Co-op;
    • Have owned at least 1 Member Share between 12/29/2019 and 1/2/2021;
    • Be in good standing with the Co-op; ie, your Membership has not ever been revoked or refunded due to disagreement or belligerent behavior.
  • The more you shopped at the Co-op between 12/29/2019 and 1/2/2021, the higher your Patronage Dividend Rebate will be.
  • Qualifying Members with rebates greater than $5.80 will receive a letter in the mail in October 2021 notifying them that they have Patronage funds available to them.
  • All available funds from Patronage Dividend Rebates will be applied as a credit to Members’ accounts. Your cashier can look it up in our system.

How do I use my Patronage Dividend Rebate?

  • Rebates are redeemable at Littleton Food Co-op and have been applied as a credit to your account.
  • When making a purchase, let your cashier know that you would like to use your rebate.
  • We encourage you to donate your rebate to the Littleton Food Co-op Community Fund (LFCCF).
  • Now through 12/31/21, the Co-op will match all donations made to the LFCCF, up to $50,000.
  • If your rebate is $50.00 or more you may request payment by check. Contact Minnie Cushing at mcushing@littletoncoop.org.

What is the Littleton Food Co-op Community Fund?

  • LFCCF is a non-profit 501c3 that allows Co-op Members and shoppers to contribute to an endowment that donates to local non-profit organizations.
  • The Co-op earns interest from this Fund, which is then donated to a local organization each year.
  • For more information about LFCCF, click here.

Some Thoughts on Recent NH Legislation

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We’ve always been careful about politics, but “Concern for Community” is one of our founding principles, so we do keep an eye on current events and legislation. Two bills have recently passed the New Hampshire House, HB 177 and HB 544, and both have now moved on to the Senate. They also happen to correlate with our mission of promoting healthy choices for people and planet alike.

House Bill 177 states that “No new landfill shall be constructed near a State Park”, and directly protects 68 state parks in NH, including our own local Forest Lake State Park. This is something we can fully support as a business that strives for ecological sustainability. We’ve included some resources here courtesy of the North Country Alliance for Balanced Change, including a template you can use to reach out to your local representatives, a fact sheet, and Letters of Opposition.

House Bill 544 is intended to restrict the way that businesses and schools teach Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Our Board and employees have invested significant time and resources in educating ourselves about DEI here at the Co-op, as part of our efforts to support people in our community. This is an ongoing process and we feel we have the right to proceed without outside restriction.

I would encourage people interested in these issues to do their own research and get involved if they so choose.  I’m happy to talk about these and any other issues with our Members anytime. Thank you for your continued support!

Cooperatively,
Ed King, General Manager

COVID-19 and the Co-op

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Update Effective 5/28/2021 Vaccinated customers are strongly encouraged to wear a mask, but it’s no longer required. Customers who have not been vaccinated are still required to wear a mask here at the Co-op, on an honor-system basis. Our employees are required to continue to wear masks for the time being.

We decided to make this change after considering recent CDC guidance and the decline in local case counts. We appreciate everyone’s cooperation, and we trust our community members to do the right thing.

If you’re concerned about shopping in-store, we’re happy to offer our free Curbside Pickup Service. You can place your order online and we will gladly shop for you and bring your order out to your car.

We’re continuing to work hard to keep our store clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone. We’ve implemented many procedures and policies for COVID-19, most of which follow CDC and NH State guidelines. We’re committed to doing the best we can to take care of our customers and our staff, while still keeping our shelves stocked with essentials.

We have many procedures already in place to help protect the safety of our employees, members, and shoppers—procedures we rely on to reduce the spread of foodborne illness and seasonal colds and flu every year. We will regularly update this page as the situation progresses,  so please check back for updates.

  • Masks are mandatory for all persons (over 2 years of age) who enter the co-op. This policy is strictly enforced.
  • Please stay 6 feet away from other people while you shop.
  • Please shop alone, in order to limit the number of people in the store.
  • Stay home and do not shop in the store if you are sick.

Keepin’ It Clean

  • We are making extra efforts to keep the store clean and sanitized, particularly in high-contact and high-traffic areas.
  • Our staff continually cleans throughout the day.
  • For health and safety reasons, we have closed dine-in seating in the co-op cafe. The sinks are still available for hand washing as needed.
  • Our shopping baskets are sanitized each morning. We have sanitizing wipe stations in our entry and exit areas if you’d like to clean your shopping carts and baskets before use.
  • We have touchless hand sanitizer stations now set up in the entry and exit, as well as near the restrooms, produce area, bulk area, meat department and dairy.  Please look for these grey wall-mounted boxes the next time you are in the store.
  • Our cashiers disinfect the register belts and bagging stations between each order, as well as sanitize their hands before waiting on the next customer.   Please be patient while this process is taking place as it is for your health and protection.
  • You may bring your clean reusable shopping bags in the store. Please bag your own groceries at the register. We also have paper bags for 10 cents each, as well as complimentary grocery boxes for you to pack your purchase in.
  • Our credit card pin-pads are wiped down frequently. Please use the stylus to enter your information, since that is easy to clean between uses. We encourage customers to pay with debit or credit cards if possible, since it vastly reduces the amount of cash we have to handle. We also accept touchless payments such as Google Pay and Apple Pay, which are even safer.

Social Distancing

When you visit the store you will see many reminders about social distancing, shopping solo and wearing a mask.  Please keep away from other shoppers as well as our staff while they work, for your own safety as well as ours.

At the registers, we’ve installed plexiglass barriers to protect you as well as our cashiers. There are also marks on the floor so that you know where to stand while you wait in line, and stay a safe distance apart.  We have also discontinued the practice of having additional staff pack up your order.  We felt this introduced one more person handling your food as well as a challenge to proper social distancing at the checkout counter.  Please plan on assisting your cashier in bagging or boxing up your groceries.

In the aisles, please give employees extra space when they are stocking.  It is a difficult and challenging job keeping the shelves full while the store is open.  Please do not reach over employees or other shoppers to retrieve something from the shelves.  Maintain a safe 6-foot distance and ask about the item you need.  Our staff will gladly move aside or reach the item for you.

Here are some of the policies (and tips) we’ve implemented to keep everyone safe & healthy:

  • Masks are mandatory for all persons (over 2 years of age) who enter the co-op. This policy is strictly enforced.
  • Please stay 6 feet away from other people while you shop.
  • Please shop alone, in order to limit the number of people in the store.
  • Stay home and do not shop in the store if you are sick.
  • Make a shopping list, considering ways to minimize shopping trips.  Plan your shopping trip ahead of time by using our map!
  • Cover your cough or sneeze, wash hands often, use sanitizer and only touch items you intend to buy.
  • Only buy what you need, and leave some for your neighbors.
  • If possible, pay with a debit or credit card, or use contactless payment, which is far less germy than cash.

Food Safety

Our employees follow a strict set of standard operating procedures when handling products. No employee goes near the Co-op’s prepared foods or other products without extensive training on how to handle them properly and safely.

For the time being we are discontinuing our self-serve hot food stations, including soups, pizza, and self-serve coffee. Pre-packaged grab & go options are still available. All of our fresh-baked items are now packaged.

According to the Harvard Health Blog, it’s not clear if the virus can spread through food. Even if so, it would be highly unlikely. Regardless, health officials cannot absolutely rule out the possibility of transmission from infected food handlers – which is why we ask our staff to stay home when they are sick.

Supporting our Staff

Because of the increased risk of exposure that comes as a result of working in a grocery store, all of our staff are receiving hazard pay bonuses.

Out of care for our community, our policy has always been for staff to remain at home when they are unwell. All of our employees accumulate paid time off to cover sick time.

We have several options in place to provide paid time off for those employees who are self-isolating due to illness or immune vulnerabilities, as well as those who need to stay home to look after their children.

Events and Sampling

We have discontinued all food demos & sampling at this time. We are also suspending all community info tabling events.

We’ve also made the hard choice to postpone our sampling event days, in-store classes, and workshops.

In order to promote healthy social distancing practices, we have moved our monthly Board Meetings, our Annual Meetings, and Board Elections online.

We have suspended our regular Member Appreciation Days & Senior Discount Days since we don’t want to encourage shoppers to crowd the store on a single day. Instead we are offering extended “Floating Member Discount” and “Senior Five & Dime Discount” periods so that our Members can use their discount during those allotted times, during one shopping trip, and on the day of their choice.

Supplies

You may have heard stories about grocery stores running out of food and household needs as consumers stock up on the essentials. One of our strengths is that we source from multiple suppliers and don’t pull from a central warehouse.

We are working diligently with our suppliers to keep essentials and pantry staples in stock, but please bear with us as some items may become out of stock or unavailable.

Work with Us

Finally, we ask all of our members, shoppers, and employees to partner with us in this.  Please be courteous and mindful as you shop, realizing we are all working through these challenges together.  Please be patient when needing to wait, or when a product is unavailable due to supplier issues.  Social distancing is key – please stay 6 feet away from other shoppers and store employees.

WHO has great advice on how to be responsible in order to protect yourself—and by extension your community—from the virus.

Please shop alone, shop efficiently, and wear a face covering.  Again, we love seeing you all, and we’ll be here when brighter times are back for the usual smiles and chit-chat we all love in our co-op community. But for now, we’d like to try to reduce the number of people in the store at any given time, for the health and safety of everyone.

If you are older or in need of assistance with your grocery shopping, please give us a call. At this time we are unable to offer delivery or special shopping hours due to logistics and safety concerns. We do offer a Curbside Pickup service for seniors, people who are highly vulnerable to COVID 19, or people who are sick and staying isolated.

Learn More

More thoughts or questions? Reach out anytime. For general questions please call the store at (603) 444-2800 or email your comments to info@littletoncoop.org.  Remember that our employees on the front lines have their hands full with the challenging new essential position they have found themselves in.  If you have a concern or suggestion, please ask for a manager.  You can also email cwhiton@littletoncoop.org.  We will be glad to listen and provide assistance.

Updated 02/02/2021

 

2020 Gift Guide

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White Mountain Apiary Sampler Gift Packs

You haven’t had honey until you’ve had honey from Littleton’s native bees.

Upper Valley Coffee Company

This whole-bean, locally-roasted coffee is from South Ryegate, VT. It’s a favorite at the Littleton Farmer’s Market and now you can have it at home!

White Mountain Images 

Gorgeous local landscape prints by Chris Whiton, our Ops Manager – available as cards, prints, calendars, and more!

Bee’s Wrap Reusable Beeswax & Paper

These sustainable Sandwich and Leftovers Wrappers are ec-friendly and will help keep your leftovers fresh.

Co-op Houseplants

Nothing beats the winter doldrums like a leafy plant in a sunny windowsill!

Lake Champlain Chocolate Restore Bars

This scrumptious local chocolate from Burlington, VT comes in eye-catching rainbow ombre wrappers and is made with fair trade certified ingredients.

Everyone for Everybody 3-In-1 Face, Body, & Everywhere Lotion

A universal stocking stuffer that’s great for anyone who wants smooth, soft skin.

Eddie’s Bakery Apple Cider Doughnuts

These aren’t your typical ‘donut’ style doughnuts, no. These are classic, ’59 Bel Airs, doughnuts made the way the great fried creator intended — fresh, homemade, and delicious.

Arvum Balsamic Cream with Spanish Sherry Vinegar

Sweet, smooth, and a little tart: perfect for sauces, dressings, marinades, or desserts.

Side Hill Farm Pear or Plum Paste

Perfect for gifting or put a dollop on your cheese board to add a bit of sweetness.

La Riojana Cooperative Fair-Trade Wines

Great for sipping on a winter evening with a good book, or serve at your holiday table.

Wood Stove Kitchen Mixers

These cocktail (or mocktail!) syrups are locally produced in NH and are infused with fruit and herbs.

Bota Box Minis

500 milliliters of Vine-grown deliciousness to help your Oenophilliac (lover of wine) wind down after a long day. Enjoy responsibly.

Angry Goat Pepper Hot Sauces

Award-winning hot sauces with heat ranging from “mild,” to “tell my wife I love her,” from White River Junction, VT.

Vann’s Spice Blends

Bulk bags of savory spice blends are perfect for anyone who makes their own sausage, or likes to smoke and cure their own meats.

VT Smoke and Cure Gourmet Summer Sausage

Serve some up on your next fancy grazing platter alongside some cheese, olives, and crackers. Or just snack on it straight up, we don’t judge.

Marich Milk Chocolate Covered Maple Bourbon Pecans

A staff favorite here at the co-op! Find these dangerously tasty treats in our Bulk Department.

Littleton Food Co-op Branded Klean Kanteens

Keeps the cold stuff cool and keeps your hot stuff hot — all without adding more plastic to your neighborhood’s landfill.

Littleton Food Co-op Original Canvas Tote Bags

Sturdy, classy, and fashionable — plus they’re produced locally by our friends at Enviro-Tote in Londonderry, NH!

A Littleton Food Co-op Giftcard

Give the gift of Cooperation, available any time the Co-op is open.

September Recipes from Cooking With Chad

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Grilled Pizza

Ingredients:
Enough pizza dough for the amount of pizza want to make (either pre-made or from scratch)
Enough of the desired toppings (veggies, meats, fruit, herbs, cheeses)
Enough pizza sauce to cover your pizza (can use store-bought or make your own)
Olive or avocado oil for coating the pizza dough.

Directions:
Preheat your grill to medium heat
Roll out dough to desired size of pizza on a lightly floured surface (smaller pizzas are easier to
prepare on the grill and allows for more variety of pizza toppings)
Transfer rolled out dough to a lightly floured pizza pan or flat plate
Lightly coat the top of the rolled-out dough with oil and transfer to the grill carefully by
inverting the plate over the grill with the oil-coated side facing the grill
Lightly brown the dough until it is stable enough to flip (but not cooked through all the way)
Coat the top side of the dough with oil before carefully flipping the dough to lightly brown on
the other side
Remove the dough from the grill and add sauce and toppings and place back on the grill until
the cheese melts and the crust is browned to your liking. Remove from the grill, slice and
enjoy!

Grilled Fruit Kabobs with Spicy Lime Glaze

Ingredients:
A good medley of grill-able fruit (pineapple, mango, papaya, nectarine, peach, strawberries,
bananas, kiwi, melon, pear and apple are good choices)
1/3 cup brown sugar
½ cup orange juice
1 tsp chili powder
¼ tsp salt
1 lime, juiced
1 Tbsp honey

Directions:
Preheat grill to medium heat
Thread fruit pieces on a skewer and place on a baking sheet
Melt the butter in a saucepan or in a heat-proof bowl on the grill – once melted add remaining
ingredient and combine well
Baste the kabobs with the glaze and lay on the grill, grilling each side for about 2 minutes and
basting often. Fruit is done when grill marks appear – be careful not to overcook.

BBQ Corn on the Cob

Serves 6

Ingredients:
1 tsp chili powder
1/8 tsp dried oregano
1 pinch onion powder
Cayenne pepper to taste
1 pinch garlic powder
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
3 Tbsp butter
6 ears of corn, husked and cleaned

Directions:
Pre-heat grill to medium-high heat
In medium bowl, combine the spices, then blend in softened butter
Apply mixture evenly over each ear of corn
Wrap each ear in aluminum foil (like a burrito) and place on the grill for about 15 minutes.

Chad’s Grilled Peach Crumble

Serves 2

Ingredients:
¼ Cup Nuts (walnuts, almonds and pecans are great)
1 ½-2 Tbsp Brown Sugar
½ tsp Cinnamon
Pinch of salt
1/16 tsp vanilla extract
1 Tbsp cold butter
1 Tbsp rolled oats
1-2 tsp flour, if necessary
2 fresh, ripe but firm peaches, halved
Ice cream or yogurt of your choice

Directions:
Make the crumble first by placing the nuts, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt and oats in a sealed
plastic bag and crushing the mixture with a rolling pin or wooden mallet.
Add the crumble to a bowl and add vanilla and cold butter – mix into a crumble with your
hands, adding a touch of flour if the mixture becomes too moist.
Cut peaches in halves and grill a few minutes on each side.
Serve peaches in a bowl with a dollop of yogurt or ice cream and a portion of crumble.

2021 Partner of the Month Candidate: Littleton Area Senior Center

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The Littleton Area Senior Center is one of eight senior centers operated by the Grafton County Senior Citizens Council (GCSCC). The mission of GCSCC is to develop, strengthen, and provide programs and services that support the health, dignity, and independence of older adults and adults with disabilities living in our communities.

The Littleton Area Senior Center provides programs and services for older adults and adults with disabilities. We help individuals in our communities to age with dignity and independence. Our offerings include nutrition (home-delivered and congregate meals), transportation, social services, wellness checks, exercise classes, volunteer opportunities, counseling, art classes, and so much more. The senior center is an essential part of the community, where life-sustaining and life-saving programs are offered at no cost to participants, and social connections are made. We are a community center where all are welcome, and we enjoy partnering with other local organizations to help strengthen our community.

Our partner funds will be used to enhance the lives of older adults in our region. The funding will allow us to purchase and deliver shelf-stable food for homebound individuals, and provide online or in-person (depending on Covid-19) programs that are engaging and promote wellbeing and social interaction.

We operate under an umbrella organization Grafton County Senior Citizens Council, Inc.

 

 

2021 Partner of the Month Candidate: Above The Notch Humane Society

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https://atnhs.org/

ATNHS was formed seventeen years ago as a local not-for-profit, no-kill humane society to help support the animals in our communities. Over the years we have helped with low-cost spay/neuter clinics, shot clinics, pet food for low-income families, animal rescue, animal cruelty cases, and finding forever homes for unwanted and surrendered animals.

When an animal comes to us, we take care of their medical needs and care for them until we find them new forever homes. Over the last few years that has averaged about thirty-two thousand dollars a year in expenses. We are a totally volunteer organization and all the funds raised go directly to support the animals.

Currently, our focus is working with stray and unwanted dogs and animal cruelty cases in our communities. If no one claims a stray dog, we take responsibility for it and cover all the costs. This helps our local towns save manpower and money. 100% of the funds go to expenses go directly to supporting animals in need. Over the past several years, we have spent an average of $25,000 to $30,000 each year.

2021 Partner of the Month Candidate: Mt. Eustis Ski Hill

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https://www.mteustis.org

Mission Statement: Mt. Eustis Ski Hill promotes healthy active outdoor recreation through affordable skiing and snowboarding opportunities for North Country families.

Mt Eustis is a community gathering place. It provides outdoor recreation for locals kids, families and rec programs regardless of income. We are a donation-based organization, and totally volunteer-run. We collaborate with Littleton Parks and Rec and Boys and Girls Club of the North Country to provide skiing days for their participants. We provide night skiing and have hosted fun events like Rec After Hours for adults to enjoy our ski hill.

We will use the funds for operational costs, since the primary cost of running Mt Eustis is insurance, which is about $6000. The total cost of running the ski area is about $8000 annually.

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