Let's Remember The Less Fortunate
November 22, 2018The holidays are upon us and we look forward to gathering with friends and family. It’s also the time of year to remember the less fortunate and make sure they have access to proper nutrition.
You can help by donating to local food pantries. It’s a great way to ensure they are stocked with healthy foods and have enough on hand to meet demand during the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s holidays.
There are many locations the Windham area:
Suggested donations include:
- Ground coffee (regular and decaf)
- Maple syrup
- Pancake mix
- Spaghetti sauce
- Jelly
- Corned beef
- Juice (bottles or cans)
- Chunky Soups and Stews
- Hamburger or Chicken Helper
- Peanut Butter
- Cereals
- Soup (low sodium)
- Canned Fruit
- Crackers
Food Programs
The Connecticut Food Bank and Foodshare partner with grocery stores, growers, donors and volunteers to source food and distribute it throughout the state. Foodshare serves Hartford and Tolland counties while Connecticut Food Bank helps the other six counties. Both provide help to food pantries, soup kitchens, emergency shelters, residential programs and day programs for the benefit of hungry adults and children. Click on either link above to locate a program near you.
No one in Connecticut should go hungry. I hope you will join me in supporting our food banks during the holidays and throughout the year.