and the communities of Amesville, Lakeville, Lime Rock, and Taconic ever since. Precursors of SFS included several organizations: (Salisbury Social Services, The Hillside Sewing Group, The Welfare Association of Salisbury, and Child Welfare and Social Services) initiated by groups of women who took it upon themselves to make and mend and collect girls’ and boys’ clothing, rugs, linens, etc. and to
provide groceries, milk and vegetables for anyone in need. Eyeglasses and other physical aids were available and a Widow’s Aid fund also existed. In 1946 SFS’s first written report appeared in the Salisbury Town Report indicating that the town had initiated its financial support.