MADISON — Members of the American Legion Auxiliary Tardiff-Belanger Unit #39 traditionally hold their annual Turkey Supper every November, serving anywhere from 150 to 175 people, with the proceeds benefiting local food cupboards. Because of Covid-19 restrictions, auxiliary members decided to hold a Turkey Pie Sale, to which Hannaford of Madison donated turkeys, Reny’s of Madison donated pie plates, Apple Tree Bakery gave them a discount price for pie boxes, and members donated some of the items needed and their time making pies.
Twenty-five turkeys were turned into 118 pies, made and sold the week before the scheduled date of pick up on Nov. 7. Food pantries in Madison, Anson, Starks, Norridgewock and Solon shared the proceeds, amounting to $1,050. American Legion Auxiliary members have dedicated themselves for over a century to meeting the needs of our nation’s veterans, military, and their families both here and abroad. They volunteer millions of hours yearly, with a value of nearly $2 billion. As part of the world’s largest patriotic service organization, Auxiliary volunteers across the country also step up to honor veterans and military through annual scholarships and with ALA Girls State programs, teaching high school juniors to be leaders grounded in patriotism and Americanism.
To learn more about the Madison auxiliary’s mission or to volunteer, donate or join, visit www.ALAforVeterans.org or www.mainelegionpost39.org/. One may also contact Robin Turek, president, by mail at American Legion Auxiliary Tardiff-Belanger Unit #39, P.O. Box 325, Madison, ME; by email, robinturek@gmail.com, or by phone at 207-696-8289.
