Foodshare’s Annual Turkey Drive will kick off again on November 1! The annual drive brings in thousands of turkeys each year to assist Partner Programs with their Thanksgiving Meal distributions.
Through Big Y’s Fresh & Local Distribution Center, currently 70 farmers – accounting for more than 9,000 acres of farmland, supply Big Y’s stores in Massachusetts and Connecticut.
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The 37th Annual Foodshare Walk Against Hunger will take place virtually from September 13 – 19, 2020! Online registration and fundraising is open and will remain open until then.
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Labonne’s Market, a chain of locally owned Connecticut stores, has launched a program where every penny adds up in a big way to help others.
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In recognition of National Nurses Week, Stop & Shop provided groceries for nurses and other front-line healthcare workers at hospitals in three of the states it serves.
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The Connecticut Food Bank and JB Sports are teaming up to host a virtual 5k April 13-19. The goal: to feed CT residents struggling with hunger during the coronavirus crisis.
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Trump and Vice President Pence said grocery stores have assured the administration that they will remain open as normal, other than in some cases reducing hours to allow for thorough cleaning and restocking.
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First responders and other volunteers in Manchester, South Windsor & Vernon will be collecting food and cash donations to stock area food pantries, starting in Manchester on Saturday & Sunday. Coordinated by the Ambulance Service of Manchester, the Emergency of Hunger Food Drive is in its 11th year. (more…)
The annual Convoy of Caring is one of the many ways that we recognize and the local food industry for all they do to fight hunger in our community.
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After a lucky customer won $100,000 on a Cash5 Lottery drawing from a ticket that was purchased at Stop & Shop in Hamden, the company announced it is donating its retailer selling bonus to the Keefe Community Center.