Camilla ‘Milly’ Bloomquist was the first name and visionary behind Milly’s Pantry. After spending years in public health and as a school nurse and Board member for the Penn Yan Central School District she recognized the effects of poverty and the hunger needs of Yates County children.
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Milly was presented with the 2011 Presidential Citizens Medal, by President Barack Obama. "They exemplify the best of what it means to be an American," Obama said;“You should be very proud of what you accomplished.” Our beloved Milly merely replies, “well, I’m not done yet!”
