Yarmouth Food Pantry receives $25,000 Award

On June 2, 2016, Barry Clayman, of South Yarmouth, received the grand prize award of $25,000 on behalf of the Yarmouth Food Pantry for his hard work and dedication to the community. Clayman, who is a Past District Governor of Rotary International, current member of the Rotary Club of Yarmouth and on the Board of Directors for the Yarmouth Food Pantry was chosen out of 450 applicants for the prestigious Myra Kraft Community MVP grand prize award.

Each year the New England Patriots host a luncheon where the award recipients are recognized for their extraordinary efforts in the community. Each of the recipients receives an award for their respective charitable organizations. Awards in the amount of $5,000 were given to fifteen winners, $10,000 to ten winners and one $25,000 award which will be going to the Yarmouth Food Pantry on behalf of Barry Clayman.

For more information about the award and the ceremony  please go to www.patriots.com/award

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