08/08/2026
We are honored and excited to help support our team members Allison McVay right here at Hope 21 Boutique. Ally is a member of the 4H and has been volunteering for us since we opened our doors in 2016. She has a heart for our community and our mission.
Please take the time to read her upcoming project and love to see you help support her.
Ally we are excited 😁❤️ ~ Hope 21
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Hi everyone, my 4-Her, Ally, is currently working on her Diamond Clover project.
I apologize, as it is a little long, but below is her letter about part one of her two part project, for you to read. We have a bunch more letters to get out there yet but with the chaos of summer we’re a little behind schedule. If you take the time to read, share, donate, we appreciate it all. Without our community, Ally would not be able to take on this project.
Dear Community Member,
My name is Ally McVay and I am a member of the Cranberry Clovers. I have been a 4-H member over 10 years and I am a teen leader of my club as well as treasurer. I focus on projects such as recreation, wildlife and small animals. Outside of 4-H, I enjoy helping with younger kids at church, volunteering at Hope 21 and spending time with my family and animals.
I am currently completing my Diamond Clover Project. The Diamond Clover Award is the highest achievement program within Pennsylvania 4-H and encourages youth to identify a community need, develop a plan, lead a meaningful service project, and create a lasting impact within their
community.
For my 2 part project, Hope in Every Bag, my first goal is to help local children and families by collecting and distributing shelf stable foods and essential items while also helping educate families on creating simple meals and snacks using these resources. My hope is to reduce food insecurity while showing families that support and hope can come from their community. This project is designed to grow beyond a one time event and continue helping families in the future through ongoing community involvement and partnerships. I am currently seeking donations of both items and monetary contributions to help make this
project successful. Donations of any size are greatly appreciated and will directly support local children
and families.
Item donations suggestions
• Peanut butter or sunflower butter
• Tuna or chicken pouches/cans
• Canned beans
• Instant oatmeal packets
• Low-sugar cereal
• Granola or cereal bars
• Macaroni and cheese
• Canned soup, chili, or pasta meals
• Applesauce cups
• Canned fruit packed in juice/water
• Dried fruit
• Canned vegetables
• Crackers, pretzels, and snack items
• Shelf stable milk boxes
• Juice boxes
• Ramen noodles
By supporting Hope in Every Bag, you are helping provide not only food and resources, but
encouragement and hope to children and families in our community. Alongside helping your community,
we will also be sure to publicly thank you for your generosity by posting your business logo and
information on our Cranberry Clovers 4-H Club page as well as posting the list of donors with our food pantry.
Donations can be dropped at Hope21 at Grace UM Church, 100 Central Avenue, Oil City on Mondays
6-8PM, Tuesdays 5-8PM or Thursdays from 11AM-1PM or please call/text Ally at 814-549-0557 to coordinate pickup.
If you would like to be a donation collection spot we would greatly appreciate it just please let us know!
Monetary donations can be mailed to:
Cranberry Clovers 4-H Club ℅ Elizabeth Schmude 8316 US 322 Cranberry, PA 16319
Thank you for your sincere generosity considering a donation and for helping make a difference. Your
support means more than you know.
Sincerely,
Ally McVay & Elizabeth Schmude
Cranberry Clovers 4-H Club
