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Community donations stolen from the town of Mexico food pantry

Posted on28/08/202230/11/2022Author

MEXICO, NY (WSYR-TV) — The Mexico Food Pantry helps feed hundreds of families every month, but someone stole food from the pantry’s drop box, which allows community members to donate items 24/7.

The food pantry gives 21 meals of free supplemental food every month to any person or family within the Mexico School District. Food is also available to anyone in need of emergency food.

Martha Sturtz has been the pantry coordinator for the last 12 years. She said the drop box was stocked with donations on Friday, the day after Thanksgiving.

However, when she arrived at the pantry on Sunday morning, she found the door wide open and many of the items were gone. Some of the food even had to be thrown out because it was exposed to bad weather.

“We give food to whoever asks. It’s not a problem, so I don’t know why they would do that.”

MARTHA STURTZ, COORDINATOR, MEXICO FOOD PANTRY

The Oswego County Sheriff’s Office has looked into who’s responsible for taking the food, but the act is not considered a break-in because the drop box is unlocked at all times. Sturtz and the other volunteers are looking into ways to secure donations moving forward.

Thankfully, there was no damage to the food pantry’s main building. Some of the donations from the community have already been restocked.

It’s disappointing, but we’ll get by and people will step forward. they already have. I’ve had people give us cash donations. I just had somebody call asking when they can drop a check off. We have a huge support system.

MARTHA STURTZ, COORDINATOR, MEXICO FOOD PANTRY

The Mexico Food Pantry is depending on your continued support, especially with record-high inflation and volunteers trying to keep up with the growing demand.

To put that need in perspective, the pantry serves 1,203 families in 2022. Already this year, the pantry is helping 1,357 families with more expected in December.

“When I took over the pantry, I decided I had to change the old way of thinking that people who came to a pantry were lazy or homeless or drug addicts or whatever, when it’s not,” Sturtz explained. “It’s just normal people trying to make ends meet.”

Below is a list of the items the Mexican Food Pantry is in need of:

SOUPS
CRACKERS
MIXES
CONDIMENTS
SEASONINGS
Cereals
DESSERTS
HYGIENE ITEMS
PASTA
POTATOES
PEANUT BUTTER
CANNED FRUIT AND VEGETABLES
CANNED BEANS
CANNED PROTEINS
CANNED MEALS
DRINK MIXES
KID SNACKS

The Mexico Food Pantry also welcomes monetary donations. This allows volunteers to need to buy food items at a reduced cost from the Food Bank of Central New York. Interested in donating? Click here.

You can also learn more about The Mexico Food Pantry and its mission by clicking here.

18 Non-Alcoholic Holiday Drinks for All Occasions

Posted on23/08/202230/11/2022Author

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Spiced, sweet, and not modest at least, this refreshing mocktail goes hard on the citrus with a touch of fizz for a little nose tickle. Don’t be shy with the garnish for a pop of delicious eye candy. And if you’re hosting a thirsty group, this recipe can be scaled up with ease.

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Another fruity concoction, this mocktail recreates the taste of British Christmas pudding, a traditional holiday dish from across the pond. Pomegranate, cranberry, dried fruits and citrus zest are combined with nutmeg, clove and other spices to give you a flavor combo fit for royalty. Serve it up hot or cold and feel free to prepare this drink a day or two ahead of the party if you’re feeling pressed for time.

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A bit tart and a bit sweet, this wintertime gem features the bold flavors of pine simple syrup and unsweetened cranberry juice. One sip and your senses are transported to a crisp forest with Donner and Blitzen. A touch of ginger beer adds a hint of sweetness and fizz.

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This dairy-free drink takes the traditional Puerto Rican Christmas coquito and marries it to the festive green hues of East Asian matcha. Sweet and creamy, the nonalcoholic matcha coquito uses just about every part of the coconut to create a rich treat. Notes of vanilla and cinnamon round out the yum.

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For nearly 500 years, hot gløgg has helped Nordic folks stay comfortable during those famously frigid winters. The nonalcoholic version of this traditional holiday drink is juice based and infused with all the spices on Santa’s list.

The juice is mulled — or slowly heated — and combined over heat with allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon, orange peel, and fresh ginger. The spices are strained out, raisins and almonds are added and your mugs are filled to the brim with coziness.

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If you’re looking for a gluten free sip that is both refreshing and sumptuous, the Sparkling Honey Roasted Pear Mocktail is for you. The preparation involves baking some pears, so this drink is a bit of a labor of love. But the results are delish. The brown sugared rims give you some sweetness up front while the grapefruit juice base provides some tartness backend.

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This eye popping punch not only serves all of your holiday guests, but it also doubles as a gorgeous holiday decoration. Refreshing and easy-to-prep, this holiday punch combines pear, pomegranate, and cranberry juices with cranberry ginger ale for a bright flavor profile. But the wow-factor comes from the festive red and green garnishes.

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A truly decadent winter treat, this holiday mocktail lovingly recreates the Cuban mojito with a caffeinated twist. If you find yourself on a beach for the holidays, this rich, creamy and sweet drink is a lovely way to wake up. Remember, half the world celebrates Christmas during their summer! (What’s up, Australia!)

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Inside info tells us that Santa loves a good cup of hot cocoa. Get down to the chocolate basics with this six ingredient gem. Milk infused with real peppermint leaves adds a refreshing touch of love to this yummy classic.

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This set-it-and-forget-it dairy-free hot cocoa hack is a true game changer. Toss the ingredients in a slow cooker, set it to “high” and… walk away. Four hours later, you have enough delicious hot cocoa to serve eight friends. This cocoa can be stored away and reheated as needed and even used as coffee creamer if chilled. Bonus!

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This recipe is the bomb. Literally. Hot cocoa bombs are simply hard chocolate shells filled with hot cocoa that magically melts into chocolatey goodness when you drop them into steaming hot milk. And you don’t have to be one of those Instagram chocolatier geniuses to make them. Imitation rum flavoring is the secret to getting an eggnog taste, but these bombs can be customized into a ton of different flavors and colors. A favorite with kids, this hot cocoa recipe also doubles as a take-home holiday party gift.

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For a different hot cocoa flavor profile, try the gluten free hot white peppermint chocolate. This nighttime holiday treat can be made in either a slow cooker or a stovetop. (And yes, it sounds like a naughty Tinder username.)

Santa’s secret tip: The slow cooker route will fill your little Swiss chalet with a yuletide peppermint aroma.

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High on fizz and low on sweetness, this ginger grapefruit spritzer is a refreshing holiday mocktail with layers of color. With

I’m A Celebrity fans slam Boy George for throwing his drink up when Jill Scott was crowned Queen

Posted on12/08/202230/11/2022Author

I’m A Celebrity fans have slammed Boy George for trying to bring attention towards himself when Jill Scott was crowned Queen of the Jungle.

The singer, 61, was sitting with his fellow former campmates in the studio as they watched hosts Ant and Dec reveal the winner of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! 2022.

But viewers noticed that the special moment for the Lioness was a moment he took ‘the spotlight’ to himself, they said by throwing his drink up in the air as Jill was given her title as Queen.

‘Attention seeking’: I’m A Celebrity fans have slammed Boy George for trying to bring attention towards himself when Jill Scott was crowned Queen of the Jungle

George, sat in the center of the top row of celebs, donned a bold red hat and he raised his glass as the good news was revealed.

He then appeared to throw the drink up in the air in jubilation for Jill.

Some fans did not take well to the celebratory move from the Karma Chameleon singer.

One wrote on Twitter: ‘Boy George throwing his drink over himself cuz the attention is on somebody else.’

Celebration: The singer, 61, was sat with his fellow former campmates in the studio as they watched hosts Ant and Dec reveal the winner of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! 2022

Another said: ‘Boy George wanted the spotlight by chucking his drink.’

Similarly, someone else wrote: ‘All the celebs were looking at Jill… apart from Boy George, he was looking for the camera pointing at him. Urgh. Well done Jill.’

One other quipped: ‘Boy George trying to make it about him by chucking his drink?’

Earlier in the week, George became the first I’m A Celebrity campmate to snub the show’s post-exit interviews.

The singer, real name George O’Dowd, did talk to Ant McPartlin, 47, and Declan Donnelly, 46, after he was the fourth celebrity to be axed from the show on Tuesday evening but did not do the usual daytime TV slots the morning after.

Not happy: But viewers noticed that the special moment for the Lioness was a moment he took ‘the spotlight’ to himself, they say by throwing his drink up in the air as Jill was given her crown

Scarlette Douglas, 35, and Sue Cleaver, 59, both appeared on Good Morning Britain from Australia and Charlene White, 42, spoke to her co-hosts in the Loose Women studio.

Not long after, George was refused permission to fly back to the UK from Australia after the homesick star demanded a waiver from the I’m A Celeb final.

The diva-like singer was ‘desperate’ to go home but is contractually obliged to stay in Australia until the ITV series has ended.

Sources close to the Karma Chameleon star told MailOnline: ‘He wanted to go home immediately, he didn’t want to hang around.’

Fourth out: Boy George was refused permission to fly back to the UK from Australia after the homesick star demanded a waiver from the I’m A Celeb final

They continued: ‘If he had his way he would be on a plane already but he wasn’t allowed to do that.

‘His aim of going into the jungle was for the world to see the stripped back version of him, no hair, makeup, costumes, or hats – he didn’t actually care how far he went in the competition.

‘The fact he has to stay in Australia for days now is an annoyance to him, he isn’t fussed about sticking around for the final but that’s what he has to do.

‘He’s traveled across the world his entire career and has seen Australia before so there’s really no reason for him to be here, especially as he isn’t concerned with catching up with his co-stars on the other side.’

In the Sunday night finale, Jill Scott roared to victory as former Lioness was crowned Queen of the Jungle after winning I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!

The sports star, 35, beat politician Matt Hancock, 44, and Hollyoaks actor Owen Warner, 23, in the grand final on Sunday evening after surviving 23 days in the Australian camp.

After congratulating the former midfielder on her win, Mike Tindall did the honors in placing the floral crown on Jill’s head as she sat triumphantly on the wooden throne before she embraced her fiancée Shelly Unitt on the bridge.

Stuck in Oz: The singer, 61, was voted off the show on Tuesday night, and is ‘desperate’ to go home but is contractually obligated to stay in Australia until the ITV series has ended