Oil tank running low: Needy Fund fills the gap
We all need heat to make it through the winter. But some of our neighbors face uncertainty and hardship when challenging financial situations make it difficult to fill the oil tank. And it can be even tougher when you're a bit older and living on a fixed income.
The Cape Cod Times Needy Fund has seen a surge in calls from folks who are 80 and older and need help filling their tanks with heating oil. One of these callers, an Osterville woman in her mid 80s, said the rising costs of food and oil had put her in a tough spot. An older couple from the Mid-Cape was in the same boat, as was a Sandwich grandmother who is caring for her disabled granddaughter.
Thanks to your generous donations, the Needy Fund was able to provide these neighbors with a full tank of oil, along with food vouchers and referrals to local agencies to help them get through the winter months.
What is the Cape Cod Times Needy Fund?
The nonprofit Cape Cod Times Needy Fund has provided emergency financial assistance to thousands of Cape Codders and Islanders since 1936. That assistance is made possible because of the continued generosity of neighbors helping neighbors.
The Needy Fund provides short-term emergency assistance to Cape and Islands residents so they can continue to go to work and/or stay in their homes. People in need submit their requests for help to the Needy Fund, which in turn pays for the goods or services — a medical bill, for example — through a voucher system. No cash is given to Needy Fund recipients.
How to donate to the Needy Fund
Donations, which are tax-deductible, may be made online here.
Checks payable to the Cape Cod Times Needy Fund should be mailed to Cape Cod Times Needy Fund, P.O. Box 36, Hyannis, MA 02601.
How to get Needy Fund assistance
Those needing assistance may contact the Needy Fund at 508-778-5661 or 800-422-1446.
Questions can be emailed to info@needyfund.org. The Needy Fund is also on Facebook (facebook.com/NeedyFund) and X (formerly Twitter) @NeedyFund.
Needy Fund donors
The fundraising goal this season is $1.6 million, and every donation helps. Thanks to everyone who has made a donation to the Cape Cod Times Needy Fund.
Total Contributions to Date: $1,375,111.96
ARPA Grant;$144,225.23
Anonymous;$7,811.86
In memory of John L. McGraw from Lynne McGraw and Nathaniel Paxton;$5,000
Anonymous;$3,150
Wayne and Barbara Miller;$3,000
In memory of Judy Curley;$2,500
Ryder & Wilcox;$2,000
Howard and Betty Hayes;$1,500
Cape Cod Trailer Storage;$1,200
Anonymous;$1,200
Martin Coulter;$1,000
David and Kathleen Lovett;$1,000
Sarah Turano-Flores;$1,000
Rob and Stephanie Sequin;$1,000
Robert and Gail Bedoukian;$1,000
Joel and Beth Crowell;$1,000
Bruce and Kathy Everett;$1,000
In memory of Helen Weishaar from Bob and Marianne Hirschman;$1,000
In memory of the Ryan and Tomlinson families from James and Betty Ryan;$1,000
West Parish of Barnstable Outreach;$1,000
The Wilson-Ehrenthal Family;$1,000
Paul and Ann McPherson;$750
The employees of the Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod;$735
Village Garden Club of Dennis;$715
William Daniels;$525
The Breakfast Bunch of East Dennis;$510
Douglas Bradstreet;$500
Brad Steiner;$500
Alan and Cricket Keener;$500
David D. Corbett;$500
John Lynch and Eleanor O'Sullivan;$500
Marine Corps League Detachment 125 Cape Cod;$500
Louis Duesing and Laura Toy;$500
Mark and Claudia Clancy;$500
Ann Miller and John Temple;$500
In memory of lost loved ones from Joan Huckins and David Aylmer;$500
In memory of our parents;$500
Jeffrey and Georgia Wilson;$500
Ken and Anne Pedicini in memory of Nick Pedicini;$500
The Surabian Family-Art, Carol, Matt, Taryn, Oscar, Saoirse and Bruin;$500
Anonymous;$500
Pamela DiVenuti;$400
In memory of Del K.;$300
In memory of Frank and Joan Robert and Stanley and Alice Makarewicz from Mark and Laurie;$300
Charles and Frances Cramb;$250
Ernest and Mary Pat Messmer;$250
In memory of Patrick M. Butler and all our loved ones from Sarah, Emily and Conor Manning;$250
In honor of Dana Manoogian;$250
In memory of Dick and Marge;$250
In memory of Frank and Marion Bent from Frank Anthony Mello;$250
In memory of John M. Rice from the McKenney Family;$250
In memory of Mom and Dad;$250
In memory of Neil, Dan "Doc", and Peter Mahoney from Claudia and Megan Mahoney;$250
In memory of our son Chris Foley from Joan and Steve Foley;$250
In memory of Walter and Cecilia Hallett;$250
Matthew Eddy-Baxter-Nye Engineering & Surveying;$250
Anonymous;$250
Anonymous;$250
Anonymous;$100
Anonymous;$200
Dianne Burden;$100
Bob and Sandy Powers;$100
Anonymous-May others meet their needs from Needy fund resources;$100
Anonymous;$25
In memory of Tess, Ed and Oscar;$100
In memory of Mary Olander from Barbara Lohnes;$100
In memory of my mom,Lida;$100
Carolyn and Jed Johnson;$50
With love for and to honor Anne Stewart;$100
In loving memory of John and Louise Lynch;$150
Nan and Hugh Crossland;$100
Anonymous;$50
In honor of Robert and Joanne Hirsch and in memory of Chloe;$150
Maureen and Jack Boland;$50
Chaseley and Marie Friedrichsen;$150
Paul Cronin;$100
In memory of John and Dorothy Pena ;$50
In memory of Steve Anderson;$100
In memory of Irwin Golden by Meredith Golden and Bob Chen;$100
In memory of Sharon Demers;$100
In memory of Don and Marguerite Fanning;$100
Gerald and Joanne Giusti;$25
Anonymous;$25
The Estabrook Family;$100
William and Sherry Lawson;$100
Stephen Jones;$150
Donald Lloyd;$100
In memory of Sweet Aunt Noreen Whalen and Herbie Weisblatt;$20
Gary and Cathy Pastva;$100
Mary M. MacMillan;$100
Michelle Vodopia and Judith Oset;$100
Anonymous;$25
In memory of Bob Haag from Kevin and Paula O'Neil;$100
St. Pius X Church Women's Society;$100
In memory of Chris W.;$50
In memory of my parents;$200
In memory of Bib, Betty Anne and Betsy Pelletier;$100
Donald Cameron and Mary Jane Curran;$100
Jim and Sheila;$100
Anonymous;$100
George Fernandes;$100
James and Lorraine Janusas;$100
Rick and Jeanne Egan;$100
Al and Ruth Wisialko;$100
In memory of Larry, Mike, Karen, and Art from Lucy Calderaro;$25
In memory of Susan;$35
With caring support from Dawn & Paul Orvis;$100
Salvatore Lucca and Jean MacKenzie;$50
In memory of our parents from Paul and Maureen;$100
Anonymous;$100
Anonymous;$100
In honor of our grandchildren;$100
In memory of my parents-Margaret and Daniel Toomey;$100
For Fathina Kerr;$200
Scott Harman;$100
Thomas Sykes;$100
William Dowling;$100
Lewis and Maureen Andujar;$50
Brendan Annett and Anne Reynolds;$100
Anonymous;$100
James Colleran;$200
Anonymous;$20
Chad and Susan Small;$100
Sandra Duncan;$150
Norman and Michele Myers;$100
In memory of Jim and Marie Friesen and Bob Boudreau;$50
Jeanne Branson;$100
In memory of my loving husband Dick Court, my dad Buddy Baker, and my favorite uncle, David Baker. Miss you all-Pam ;$100
In honor of Mollie and Joe Kowalski;$150
Diane O'Connell;$200
In memory of Alice and Tom Duffy;$50
Anonymous;$100
Raymond Sullivan;$125
Buddy and Peggy Gillis;$50
Anonymous;$50
In honor of SMP;$100
Anonymous;$50
Nancy and Wilhelmus Vanderhoeven;$100
In grateful memory of my dear mom, dad and Paul;$100
In honor of Ron Collins;$30
Richard and Anne Bagge;$100
In memory of William and Aletta Carpenter from Don and Cathryn Carpenter;$100
In memory of Hugh White;$200
In memory of Edward L. Perry;$50
Anonymous;$25
In memory of Joseph and Kathleen McGranaghan;$50
West Yarmouth Congregational Church Womens Fellowship;$200
Mario and Rosalie Giannini;$10
Nancy Walker;$100
David and Julia Arch;$50
In memory of John Dowling;$100
Cape Cod Doll Club;$25
Anonymous;$25
Anonymous;$50
David and Karen Flowers;$50
Deidre and Phyl;$50
Francis and Faith Ziino;$50
Harry and Debbie Billings;$200
In memory of Janice Uggerholt;$200
Anonymous;$50
Kevin and Beth Howard;$50
Donna and John Bowie;$100
In memory of A. Scott Deering;$100
John and Janet McSorley;$200
Sherrie Burson;$50
David and Judy Knauer;$50
Anonymous;$20
Anonymous;$2
In honor of Joyce Keay;$100
Michael and Barbara Fedoras;$50
The Abrahamson Family;$100
Daniel Gray;$30
This article originally appeared on Cape Cod Times: Cape Cod Times Needy Fund helps senior citizens get heating oil
