Annual Angel Tree now in place
Warwick. A yearly display offers members of the community the opportunity to donate a toy or clothing accessory to needy families.
| 20 Nov 2019 | 11:53
From left, Angel Tree committee members Betsy Mitchell, Eileen Patterson and Susan and Glenn Dickes. (
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There is one popular holiday mainstay of the annual celebration of Warwick's Home for the Holidays that deserves more attention than many of the other traditions.
The Angel Tree, on Main St. between Akin's Drug Store and Newhard's The Home Source, is now on display and will be displayed throughout the holiday season.
The annual Angel Tree benefits the Warwick Ecumenical Food Pantry.
This year the tree was again completely refurbished by volunteer Olivia Quinones.
This is how it works:
Passersby are urged to take a tag and purchase a suggested gift or supermarket gift certificate and drop it off at Track 7 Postal Center, 3 Forester Ave., at the corner of Colonial Avenue.
In addition to supermarket gift certificates and cash donations to the Food Pantry, suggested gift items include books, toys, games, hats, gloves, scarves, socks and other items listed on the Angel Tree. Checks made out to the Warwick Ecumenical Food Pantry also are welcome.
The mission of the Warwick Ecumenical Food Pantry is to provide food assistance to the neediest families in the Town of Warwick. At Christmas, the Angel Tree provides an opportunity for members of the community to donate a toy or clothing accessory to needy families.
“Susan and I again take pleasure introducing the Angel Tree to Warwick,” said Glenn Dickes, director of the Ecumenical Food Pantry. “We offer a heartfelt thank you, with gratitude, to everyone who contributes to its success."