TAUNTON The Elisha Project, a Rhode Island-based non-profit that helps provide food for the needy, launched its monthly Blessing Boxes program Saturday, May 2 by donating 500 boxes of food to elderly Taunton Housing Authority residents throughout the city.
The event was organized by City Councilor John McCaul, with help from the Kiwanis Club, Taunton R.O.T.C., City Councilor Don Cleary, City Council Candidate Larry Quintal, many local pastors and church members and Elisha Project workers.
McCaul said the boxes were met with many hugs, thank yous and tears from recipients. He said the boxes helped residents feel blessed and cared for.
TAUNTON Now that Gov. Charlie Baker has cut off giving first vaccine doses to most municipalities, including Taunton, seniors may be wondering how they will get their second dose.
According to a Facebook post from the city, those who got their vaccines through the city s vaccination clinics last month will still get their second dose from the city.
However, the post said, the city did not receive the second doses of the vaccine that were scheduled to be shipped to them this week, so they will not be holding a clinic.
The Mayor s Office said Tuesday that they were informed Monday evening that Brewster Ambulance will be getting second doses for Taunton next week. Once they receive the vaccines they will plan a clinic.