Local retiree makes sweet weekly contribution to community

  • Sam Brandt is called “Sam, the cookie man” at The Giving Spoon for the cookies he bakes and donates. From left is Janet Carter, Sam Brandt and Maureen Murphy.
    Sam Brandt is called “Sam, the cookie man” at The Giving Spoon for the cookies he bakes and donates. From left is Janet Carter, Sam Brandt and Maureen Murphy.
The other volunteers at The Giving Spoon refer to Sam Brandt as “Sam, the cookie man,” and the eight-dozen cookies he donates every Monday and Thursday go quickly. The Giving Spoon provides a free,…

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