Milton Community Foundation Helping Struggling Families

MILTON, Del - The

is heading a fund raising drive to help families impacted financially by the COVID-19 shutdown. The Foundation has established a GoFundMe campaign. The goal is raise $10,000. "We know a lot of restaurant workers who have been laid off, a lot of independent contractors, and  musicians are all on furlough right now," Mary Knight with the Milton Community Foundation said.  The Foundation has been reaching out to different leaders and groups in Milton to help identify families struggling with basic needs.  The money raised by this drive will provide a way for these families to get food. "They are getting

gift cards," Knight said. "So far they have raised just about $8.000 of the $10,000 goal and we are looking to help push them over the top." One way to help them get over the top is a Friday night virtual concert on Facebook by local musician

who just happens to Mary's husband. Frantic is planning a three hour show beginning at 6:00 PM. It will be a free performance but he will ask for donations.  Any money that exceeds the $10,000 goal will be donated to the Milton Food Pantry. For information on the Milton Community Foundation GoFundMe drive click

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