Monroe Conservation Commission members Charlie Pakula, Nina Petito, Dennis Fordham, Fred Schuepfer and Mario Gutierrez (not shown: Sam Ventola). ( Photo provided.) Meet the Monroe Conservation Commission If you browse the Town website or review Town Board meeting minutes, you may notice an entity called the Monroe Conservation... Local News 05 Apr 2023 | 02:55
Town of Monroe Board ( Photo by Jared A. Castañeda) Monroe board considers Climate Smart Communities Program and bickers about Rye Hill Preserve hearing The December 5 Town Board meeting featured a presentation from the Monroe Conservation Commission, residents expressing concerns,... Home 07 Dec 2022 | 12:03
Thanks to Monroe CROP Hunger Walk supporters To the Editor: On behalf of the steering committee of the Monroe CROP Hunger Walk, I thank the following businesses and organizations... Letters to the Editor 05 Dec 2022 | 10:56
Crop Walk raising funds for victims of Ian and other disasters Recently, catastrophic flooding and winds from Hurricane Ian caused loss of life and massive damage in Florida. To help people... Home 05 Oct 2022 | 01:55
The Monroe CROP Hunger Walk this year will held be the week of Oct. 24-30. Twenty-percent of the funds raised in Monroe will go to the food pantries of Monroe, Woodbury, Chester and Washingtonville. Monroe. CROP Walk celebrates 25th consecutive event Organized locally, the 2021 Monroe CROP Hunger Walk has set a goal of 100 walkers and hopes to raise $20,000 to help stop... Local News 03 Oct 2021 | 03:39
‘Our food pantries are sorely pressed and in need of support’ Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, job losses have led to skyrocketing hunger and food insecurity in our neighborhoods.... Letters to the Editor 04 Aug 2021 | 10:56
Jerome Spector Monroe CROP Hunger Walk goes virtual Jerome Spector Memorial CROP Hunger Walk of Monroe to be walked at any time (virtual event; traditional walk date is Oct.... Local News 29 Sep 2020 | 03:46
The Monroe United Methodist Church recently initiated a program called “Flavors for Life Savers,” designed to show gratitude to workers at Valley View Center Nursing Care in Goshen. The effort was led by pastor, the Rev. Ross Topliff. Members of the church raised about $550 and then bought meals for 64 workers at Valley View. “We deeply appreciate the work of these brave and dedicated health workers who are risking themselves to take care of many elderly and others during the pandemic,” said church member Fred Schuepfer. Provided photo. Monroe. Flavors for life savers Local News 05 Jun 2020 | 01:50
Monroe CROP Hunger Walk seeks volunteers Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, job losses have led to skyrocketing hunger and food insecurity in our neighborhoods.... Letters to the Editor 31 May 2020 | 01:15
The 2019 Monroe CROP Hunger Walk has so raised more than $4,600 which will go to fund hunger-fighting efforts in Orange County, the USA and worldwide. ( Photo provided by Fred Schuepfer) 'It feels good to work together' On Sunday, the Monroe CROP Hunger Walk has so raised more than $4,600 which will go to fund hunger-fighting efforts in Orange... Letters to the Editor 10 Nov 2019 | 07:07
Young farmer Yabes Tefa, pictured here with her daughter, Sifralili, participates in the Timor Zero Hunger program, which is an integrated community development project to help some of Indonesia’s poorest families improve their lives. Programs such as this are among the beneficiaries of the CROP Walk, which takes place Sunday, Oct. 27, in Monroe and elsewhere across the country. ( Photo by Ryan Shanley ) Water matters in West Timor Like many other villagers in the area, the 30 families in Eonfetnai hamlet in West Timor, Indonesia, live in a drought-prone... Local News 23 Oct 2019 | 08:16
Monroe area residents walk during last year's Monroe CROP Hunger Walk around the millponds. This year's walk is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 27. ( Photo provided by Fred Schuepfer) A story of change When you need food for your family, you probably head to the supermarket, takeout restaurant or food pantry. Things are a... Local News 08 Oct 2019 | 07:11
A scene from last year's CROP Walk in Monroe. This year's walk will be held Oct. 27. ( Photo provided by Fred Schuepfer) Monroe CROP Walk for the hungry set for Oct. 27 The 23rd annual Monroe CROP Walk for the Hungry will be held on Sunday, Oct. 27. Registration is at 2 p.m., the walk starts... Home 19 Sep 2019 | 01:53
