Second Quarter – 2026
The Parish Post
A Quarterly Newsletter From the Caswell County Parish
“Alone we can do so little. Together we can do so much.” Helen Keller
SUMMER MEAL PROGRAM SERVING 125 CHILDREN
Meal Program delivery
Summer months can be challenging for families who suddenly have to provide three meals a day for children who had been eating breakfast and lunch at school for over nine months. Such an increase in the need for family food can put a serious strain on the budget. Thanks to several programs in the county designed to feed children during the coming months, there is no reason for any child in Caswell County to go hungry this summer.
On Tuesday of each week, parents or guardians of the children enrolled in the program pick up food at the Parish. One box of frozen food and one box of shelf stable food, containing seven breakfasts and seven lunches, is provided for each child in the family, ages 1-18. The program is sponsored by the US Department of Agriculture and the NC Department of Public Instruction and is facilitated by Second Harvest of NWNC.
WEATHER EXTREMES TAX FAMILY UTILITY BUDGETS
The demand for utility assistance from Caswell citizens has been very high this year. The $15,000 grant from the Community Foundation of the Dan River Region has already been spent and a much smaller grant from Foundation for the Carolinas/Duke Energy was exhausted by the end of June. The only recourse now is to take money from the Parish general fund. In 2025, almost $14,000 in General Fund monies was spent on utility assistance; and it is expected that at least that much will be required in 2026. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, the funds are available to meet this need.
ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT SCHEDULED OCTOBER 7
On October 7, Caswell Parish will hold its ninth annual “Golfing for Others” tournament. The tournament proceeds provide much needed income for Parish programs designed to help Caswell’s most vulnerable citizens. Those who wish to support this important event may do so by becoming a sponsor or by entering a golf team. Information on both is in the enclosed brochure.
PANTRY VOLUNTEERS ALWAYS NEEDED!
We accept volunteers in all sizes and age groups! The Parish was very fortunate to enjoy two young volunteers in June. Lana and Jeffrey Helms, grandchildren of faithful volunteer Cathy Brann, worked very diligently in the pantry and helped move food boxes for the Summer Meal program.
Local Citizens, The Farmers Market, And CFDRR Donate Fresh Produce, Meat, And Water To The Parish Pantry.
The Caswell Farmers’ Market donates money to Caswell food banks for the purpose of purchasing fresh produce at the market. When a food bank monitors the Donation Station, it receives the funds for shopping. Donation Station funds are provided by small grants and donations.
Larry Holt donates squash.
Julie Muhlberger donates 1,228 pounds of hamburger in one-pound packages. That’s two cows! Rhonda Slade helps her unload the beef.
Community Foundation of the Dan River Region donates water.
John Hartness of the Caswell
Department of Corrections donates
produce from their garden.
Our Generous 2nd Quarter Food Donors
Second Quarter Donors
Our mission to feed the hungry could not be carried out without the generous support of the churches, organizations, and individuals in Caswell County who donate food each month. We are grateful for the generous support during the months of April, May, and June of 2026.
CCATS Provides Valuable Community Service
The Caswell Parish is deeply grateful to Caswell County Area Transportation Service for delivering food to shut-ins and those with no transportation to come to the Parish to pick up an emergency food box. Caswell County is very fortunate to have such a service!
2026 – 2nd Quarter Food Donors
April 2026
Anonymous, Carla Jeffries, Will Johnson, Christa and Stan Brown, Jenny Taylor, Rose Woodall, Martha, Milton UMC, Leasburg UMC, Caswell Correctional Unit, Mary Thompson, Community Baptist, Baldwin Farm, Theresa Burns, Elysian Field Farm, Tia McKenzie, Natasha Stewart, Prospect UMC
May 2026
Martha, Hebron Community Church, Caswell Correctional Unit, Mary Thompson, Anonymous, Prospect UMC, William Jackson, Elysian Field Farms, Leasburg UMC, Anonymous, Artemius Forest Farm, Christa and Stan Brown, Julia Fair
June 2026
Anonymous, Kerr’s Chapel, Aline Kent, Meg Stouffer, James Coleman, Smith Farm, Tia McKenzie, Stan and Christa Brown, CEA, Frances Matherly, Martha Marsh, Gwen Montieth, Mary Thompson, Community Baptist, Mike and Lynn Harris, Julie Fair, Carol Lemar, Caswell Corrections Unit, Kelsy Goularte, Ruth Powell, Larry Holt, Lynn Holt, Rose Woodall
April – 955
May – 858
June – 995
April – $1687.66
May – $6524.79
June – $2879.06
Our Generous 2nd Quarter Financial Supporters
Financial contributions from our churches, organizations, and individuals provide the backbone of support for the various Parish missions and programs. Without the generosity of these supporters, the Parish could not meet the needs of the most vulnerable in our communities. Listed below are the 2026 2nd quarter donors..
April 2026
Sara and Graham Broadwell, Anonymous, Phyllis and Ed Durham, Ed Huff, Donna Maskill, Kim McLamb, Donald Norman, Wayne and Barbara Owen, Debra Ross in memory of Winford Page, George and Margaret Stouffer, Glenda Tate, Betty and John Y Thomas, Jr., Beth Thompson, Joe and Carole Thompson, Dean and Janet Wagner – in memory of Winford Page, Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund, Browns Chapel Baptist, Community Baptist, Concord Christian, Lively Stones Baptist, St. James Baptist
May 2026
Bobby and Bonnie Brewer in honor of Rev. Scott Coats, Anonymous (2), Sara and Graham Broadwell, Phyllis and Ed Durham, Jonathan and Patricia Gray, Wanda and Wayne Hammock, Ed Huff, Donna Maskill, Kim McLamb, Wayne and Barbara Owen, Pam Page Starr, John and Kim Steffan, George and Margaret Stouffer, Benton Kay Thompson, Beth Thompson, Community Baptist, Concord Christian, Kerr’s Chapel Baptist, Lively Stones Baptist, St. James Baptist
June 2026
Sara and Graham Broadwell, Anonymous (2), Phyllis and Ed Durham, Rese and Laura Farrish, Mike and Lynn Harris, William C. Hooper, Ed Huff, Donna Maskill, Kim McLamb, Jerry Moore, Wayne and Barbara Owen, George and Margaret Stouffer, Beth Thompson, Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund, Community Baptist, Concord Christian, Caswell County Extension Association, Lively Stones Baptist, St. James Baptist, A Step Forward Early Learning Academy
2nd Quarter Utility Assistance
During the second quarter of 2026, the Parish provided utility assistance to 70 families, enabling them to continue to receive electrical service. During the first six months of 2026, 110 families received utility assistance. Providing help to such a large number of families in this time period has completely depleted the $15,000 CFDRR grant, the $4,200 Duke Share the Light grant, and the small fund made up of restricted donations. For the last six months of the year, assistance will be provided with monies from the General Fund.
When reporting on expenditures for the various programs sponsored by Caswell Parish, reference is often made to the General Fund. The Parish has two basic sources of funding – grants and donations from churches, businesses, civic groups, and individuals. The General Fund totally covers food purchase, wages for three part-time workers, all operating costs including utilities and maintenance on the building, and special assistance programs when grant money is exhausted, as is the case with utility assistance and the backpack program. Beginning last year, grant funds have either been reduced or eliminated entirely, making it necessary for the Parish to depend even more on the General Fund. The good news is that, thanks to the generosity of our many supporters, we continue to be able to meet the emergency needs of our most vulnerable citizens.
Our Volunteers
Food Pick-up/Distribution – Rebecca Page, Bobby and Bonnie Brewer, Colton Brewer, Arlandia Clark, Nell Page, Meg Stouffer, Al and Jane Thompson, Alvin and Suzanne Foster, Rose and Jerry Woodall, Phil Barfield, Scott Coats, Daniel Ray and Micah Carpenter, Carol Lamar, Cathy Briggs, Cathy Brann, Lana and Jeffrey Helms, Lyn Holt, Brenda Bender, Joye Struchen, Johnny Lewis, Terry and Beverly Harrelson, Bart Brewer, Ronda Slade and Amy Ware, David and Jennifer Carter, Jackson Carter, Carson Craig, Jessica Andriola, Ronnie Carroll, Rick and Becky Mishue, Teresa Curran, Tia McKenzie
Administration/Grant Writing – JaneThompson, Nell Page
Data Entry – Jane Thompson, Nell Page, Mary Jo Henderson, Rose Woodall, Rebecca Page, Bonnie Brewer
Thrift Store – Terri Powell, Annette McDuffie, Christa and Stan Brown, Susan Meadows, Terry Walker, Daniel Ray and Micah Carpenter, Debra Anderson, Brenda and Joe Elliott, Linda Cobb, Jill Rudisill, Mary Glenn, Cindi Shook, Jack and Jay Crumpton, Terrie Oliver
Technical/Web Support – Stacy and Cliff Matkins, Linda Watlington, Lan Clark, Carol Lamar, Daniel Ray
Grounds Care – Lan Clark, Al and Jane Thompson, Bobby Brewer, Johnny Lewis
Other Clerical – Kelsey Craig, Lexi Bradsher
A Very Special Thanks to Some Very Special People
Kisha and Tim Word of A Step Forward Early Learning Academy (formerly Noah’s Ark) sponsored a special activity fun day to raise funds for Caswell Parish, which is very grateful for their support!
BOOK ENDS PROVIDES FREE BOOKS FOR CHILDREN RECEIVING FOOD FROM CASWELL PARISH. For the second year, the non-profit has donated a large number of books to be given to children. Last year, Jennifer Williams financed the project from her own purse. This year, she has received assistance via a grant from The Womack Foundation. Parents picking up food through the Summer Meal Program are allowed to choose a book for each of their children……. a bit of nourishment for the mind while also feeding the body!
I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me,
I was sick and you looked after me,I was in prison and you came to visit me.’
“Then the righteous will answer him,‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you,or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you?
When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’ “The King will reply,
‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’
Help Us Help Others
Geraldine Fuqua, chair
Jane Thompson
Nell Page
Annette McDuffie
Ann Gillispie
John Robinson
Arlandia Clark
Amy Woods
Annie Sue McGee
Ethel Gwynn
Terri Powell
Carol Lamar
Rose Woodall