CONNECTICUT, USA — As the holidays approach, organizations and communities across the state are holding food drives and other donation events to help those in need.
Connecticut Foodshare's "Turkey and 30" campaign aims at gathering 50,000 turkeys to donate to families in need. The 30 refers to monetary donations of $30 to help keep them providing families with food throughout the year. Stop & Shop helped the campaign and had donated 2,000 turkeys and $90,000 to Foodshare.
You can find all the "Turkey and 30" drive locations here. Turkey donations and monetary donations are also welcome at the Foodshare office locations from November 17 to 23:
2 Research Parkway, Wallingford
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
450 Woodland Avenue, Bloomfield
Monday - Saturday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
229 Mountain Grove Street, Bridgeport
Monday - Friday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
The Hometown Foundation Inc. is looking to donate 25,000 turkeys this year across several states. Learn how you can donate a turkey to the Hometown Foundation here.
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The West Hartford Food Pantry reported their stock is growing low. The pantry assists about 800 families. They said their greatest needs at this time are:
- Canned fruit/applesauce – ALMOST OUT
- Peanut butter and jelly – ALMOST OUT
- Pasta
- Pasta sauce – ALMOST OUT
- Tuna
- Cold Cereal
- Canned vegetables
- Macaroni and cheese
- Baked beans – preferably vegetarian options
- Canned pasta
- Rice – 1 to 2 lb. packages
Donations can be left on the carts in the lobby of Town Hall (Monday-Friday 8:30AM-4:30PM). If you are bringing in a large donation or will need assistance, please contact Nancy Stockman at 860-561-7569 or email nancy.stockman@westhartfordct.gov
Here are some other food drives coming up:
Hamden Stuff-A-Bus - Also happening in Hamden is the KC101 Stuff-A-Bus event. iHeartMedia's KC101 and Connecticut Foodshare will hold the two-day event to ensure a thanksgiving for all. It's part of Foodshare's "Turkey and 30" campaign.
The event will be held on November 18 and 19 at the Hamden Plaza located at 2100 Dixwell Avenue from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on both days.
Suggested donation items include frozen turkeys and non-perishable food items. Cash donations are also accepted and can be donated ahead of time at their website.
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The Salvation Army distribution events: The Salvation Army will be holding Thanksgiving distributions at several locations for pre-registered families. Learn more at their website.
- November 19th:
The Salvation Army of Bristol
19 Stearns Street, Bristol, CT
10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
The Salvation Army of Norwalk
14 Byington Place, Norwalk, CT
10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- November 22nd:
The Salvation Army of Willimantic
316 Pleasant Street, Willimantic, CT
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- November 23rd:
The Salvation Army of Waterbury
74 Central Avenue, Waterbury, CT
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
The Salvation Army of Stamford
198 Selleck Street, Stamford, CT
9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
- November 24th:
The Salvation Army of Waterbury
74 Central Avenue - Waterbury, CT
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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Ansonia Stuff A Jeep - The Ansonia Police Department is hosting its annual Thanksgiving food drive on November 19 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. The location is the Stop & Shop at 100 Division Street. They will be collecting non-perishable food items and all donations will support the food banks of Birmington Health Group, Christ Church, and Assumption Church in town.
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Plainfield Police Department Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive - On Nov. 20 and 21, Plainfield police will be collecting food, turkeys, and gift cards between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Dunkin Donuts at the Big Y Plaza on 65 Lathrop Road.
Neighboring police departments, including Connecticut State Police Troop D, will also be holding food drives at the following locations:
- Stop and Shop – Putnam
- Stop and Shop – Dayville
- Price Chopper – Putnam
- Better Val-U – Canterbury
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Dignity Grows Giving Thanks Event - Hartford - Volunteers will gather on November 28 to assemble 3,000 Digity Grows totes for neighbors in need. Each tote contains a full month supply of menstrual hygiene necessities and comprehensive hygiene products, many of which are not covered by government benefits such as WIC and SNAP.
The event is a collaboration between Dignity Grows and the Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford.
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Jennifer Glatz is a digital content producer at FOX61 News. She can be reached at jglatz@fox61.com.
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