by Rachel Hunter

The Town of Fowler Hometown Assistance Program (HAP) and Support Our Seniors (SOS) Program proved once again they are a gift to the Fowler community.

Town of Fowler Deputy Supervisor and Food Distribution Program Chairperson Karen Simmons reported at the Dec. 12 town board meeting that a total of 28 people were served through the HAP Program in November over a three-week period (due to the Thanksgiving holiday). The HAP Program is open regularly on Thursdays at the Fowler Town Hall. For more information, call the Town of Fowler at 315-287-0045.

The Town of Fowler also delivered 95 care packages in advance of the Thanksgiving holiday through the SOS Program, and Chairperson Simmons reported that there were 94 care packages scheduled for delivery in advance of the Christmas holiday. For more information on how to join the SOS Program, call the Fowler Town Hall at 315-287-0045.

The Town of Fowler also extended gratitude to all those who recently presented monetary donations to help the town’s food distribution programs. “It’s greatly appreciated,” Councilperson Simmons said.

With assistance from Fowler Town Clerk Tami Gale, the Town of Fowler Hometown Assistance Program now has a closet at the Fowler Town Hall in which they can store provisions for the weekly distribution.

Much gratitude was extended to Councilperson Simmons for the report, and her continual efforts to improve the town’s food distribution programs. The next Town of Fowler Council meeting will be held on January 9, 6 p.m., in the Fowler Town Hall, 87 Little York Road, Fowler.