A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Community Partner, Mashpee Recreation Department

Community partnerships play an integral role in carrying out the Falmouth Service Center's mission. We are delighted to highlight one of our community partners, Mary Bradbury, Director of the Mashpee Recreation Department. Mary has generously given her time, energy, and skill to organizing food drives for the Falmouth Service Center (FSC) for eight years. She began in 2014, and completed the 8th annual food drive in November 2022. We asked Mary why she chose FSC as a recipient of her community service. She replied, 

Mary's parents are the inspiration behind her community service. Their contributions have motivated her to carry on the family's legacy.

"My parents both valued their community and volunteered, participated in various community service projects, served on boards and committees, and generally gave back to make our community a better place. After 'retirement,' my dad (pictured here) spearheaded a 'Fill the Bus' food drive. The drive continued every year and is still done today. He is about to celebrate his 94th birthday, and he continues to volunteer in the community by providing food basket deliveries to nursing homes at Thanksgiving, snow­blowing and lawn mowing for his neighbors, serving at the Food Pantry, and being a member of the Knights of Columbus."

"Seeing my parents as role models, giving back to their community, my older brother and I have chosen to continue that investment in our own communities."

The Falmouth Service Center extends heartfelt gratitude to Mary, the Mashpee Recreation Department, and everyone who has contributed to her food drives. We are thankful for ALL of our community partners, donors, and volunteers that help us carry out the FSC mission. As Mary so eloquently stated: