The Webster-Dudley-Oxford Chamber of Commerce this week donated $2,000 in grocery gift cards to Webster Dudley Food Share and $1,000 in grocery gift cards to the Oxford Ecumenical Food Shelf to support these local organizations in their mission to provide people in need this holiday season.

“There’s a need out there, and we don’t talk enough about it,” said John Milas, chamber director. “This is all about helping our community. The number of people going to the food banks has been increasing with the rise in the cost of food.”

This is the third year that the Chamber has been donating to the food banks in the form of gift cards. Previously, it donated turkeys at Thanksgiving. Milas noted that the gift card donations are now included in the Chamber’s annual budget. 

Webster Dudley Food Share is a non-profit organization that provides essential food to all Webster and Dudley residents in need. The Oxford Ecumenical Food Shelf provides free emergency grocery assistance to any family living in Oxford and any registered members of an Oxford church.

About Webster-Dudley-Oxford Chamber of Commerce

The Webster-Dudley-Oxford Chamber of Commerce advocates for the interests of its local business members and is an affiliate of the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce.  For more information, go to www.wdochamberma.com or call 508-943-9700.