Weekly Update #18 - July 21, 2020

​​Homebound Help led by Dessa Somerside

• The past week MapleGOOD distributed:
  • 500 hot meals, thanks to LifeWise STL, Maplewood United Methodist Church, and all our volunteers who delivered!
  • 40 boxes of produce, thanks to Convoy of Hope and MapleGOOD neighbors!
    • Sign up to help with future deliveries: https://bit.ly/2C1RVIo
  • 75 cards delivered to Richmond Terrace​

MapleGOOD - You Rock Group held their event on July 20th - check out the community art project at Sutton Loop Park!
Student & Family Support Project led by Susie Dietz McGaughey

• Launched July 20th after Advisory Committee meeting
• Advised by Nikylan Knapper & Carie Rogers Mellenthin
• More info coming soon!

MapleGOOD Masks led by Leslie Keuss, Eleanor Pardini & Beth Vesper

• 18 cloth masks distributed
• We are busy working on masks for the bus stops, individuals, and organizations.
  • If you have the capacity to sew we could use your help!

Mask Tree Project

• 5 Mask Trees - see map: bit.ly/2UIKFag
• Neighbors helped bag up 5,500 masks!!!
• 410 masks distributed through Mask Trees this week!
  • 2,773 total masks distributed through Mask Trees

Hygiene Heroes led by Lori Olsen McElvain & Amber Withycombe

• Bin is at Immaculate Conception church and being replenished daily!
• Current needs are: baby wipes, diaper rash cream, shampoo, deodorant, pump hand soap, size 1 diapers

Mini-Food Pantries led by Chasity Mattox & Shana Alicia Poole-Jones

• Thank you to the community for keeping these full!
• Find the mini-pantry map here: https://bit.ly/2UIKFag

Social Distance Support led by Kelsey Laitinen-Richter (v1.0) & Katelyn Harris (v2.0)
Version 1.0: Four neighbors partnered
Version 2.0: All 10 elderly and differently-abled, homebound neighbors matched up with neighbors
Seeking: new lead for SDS 2.0 to take over and establish a weekly meal program for elderly
Arming Warriors led by Susan Hewlett Peck
Meals provided to Maplewood Fire and Police Departments, Schnucks staff, Richmond Terrace Assisted Living Center & donuts provided to our local USPS & CVS!
8 healthcare workers matched with community supports
45 lbs of coffee donated from La Cosecha Coffee Roasters for hospitals: Christian NE, SLU, St. John’s, Cardinal Glennon, St Mary's, MOBAP, Mercy, BJC, home health agency & Alexius Hospital
 
Since MapleGOOD started:

• Over 940 people joined MapleGOOD
• 78 neighbors donated a total of $8,712
• Neighbors & programs receiving financial support totaling $4,169.50
  • Groceries: $490.73
  • Medicines: $325
  • Projects: $2,908.77
  • Direct Assistance: $445