Essex-Jericho-Underhill Ecumenical Ministry is a nonprofit 501c(3) organization which serves residents of Essex, Jericho and Underhill who are in need of food or emergency aid. The organization is comprised of members of Christian Churches and other committed individuals from the towns we serve. We are a completely volunteer organization.
Our most recognized service is the monthly food distribution on the third Saturday of each month. The demand for Food Shelf services has steadily increased year to year. We have experienced a 77% increase in the number of families and a 91% increase in the number of people served during the last 12 months. Observational data suggests a large portion of this increase is in families with young children. We have every reason to believe demand will continue to increase in the foreseeable future due to our current economy.
We are fortunate to receive strong support from residents, school groups, service organizations, small businesses and churches of our towns. This support comes in the form of frozen, canned and packaged food items along with fresh vegetables in season as well as monetary donations. In addition, the towns of Jericho and Underhill have contributed financial support each year.