Community Corner
Summer Is Slow Season For CT's Food Pantries
Donations come rolling in around the holidays, but not during the warm-weather season
Have you donated to your local food pantry lately? If yes, kudos! If not, we have ways to fix that.
The New Haven Register is reporting thatdonations to Connecticut's food pantries "suffer" in the warm-weather months and they're in need of your help--fast!
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The article explains that food donations are low in the summer when families are occupied with vacation and that there aren't too many food drives happening this time of year, either.
A representative of the Connecticut Food Banktold The Register that families need to provide close to 200 more meals in the summer season, making this time of year the "most difficult" for parents.
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They can no longer rely on the breakfasts and lunches provided free of cost or at a reduced rate at schools, the article says.
Want to help out? Good! The Connecticut Food Bank's website makes donating so, so easy.
- They've posted a list of upcoming events where they'll be accepting donations.
- You can make a simple, tax-deductible donation here.
- You can volunteer your time.
- Plan your own food drive!
