To the Editor:

I thought I should take time to tell y’all how humbled and grateful I am, for the support you have shown me in collecting the returnables.

This adventure [see The Newtown Bee, “58,000 Returns And Counting: Betty Presnell’s One-Woman Bottle Drive,” January 8, 2021] has gone beyond any expectations I ever had. Our goal of $2500 was reached for Nunnawauk Meadows, and we shared the money with FAITH Food Pantry, as well. Once the [Nunnawauk Meadows Resident Association] reached their goal, we started giving to FAITH Food and the American Diabetics. To date, we have given FAITH Food close to $900 and the American Diabetics almost $165.

We will continue to give to FAITH Food Pantry because the need is so great right now, with this COVID going on. Thank you to everyone who has given and those who continue to give. I will collect for as long as the returnables come in. I’ve tried to say thank you to each person, either with a note or in person. If I’ve missed you, please accept my gratitude.

In appreciation,

Betty Presnell

1D Nunnawauk Meadows, Newtown