South Windsor

by Tom Marullo “Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain!” It’s an iconic line from the Wizard of Oz, when Dorothy and her companions discover the true identity of the Wizard and get a glimpse…

  Hartford, Conn. (December 7, 2018) Healthcare providers and facilities play an integral role in supporting and strengthening our communities. Yesterday, seven individuals and organizations wer…

Every day, Stephanie gazes out her window. Outside, neighbors chat, children play and cars shuttle families to and fro – life unfolding just beyond her reach. Confined to a wheelchair and unable to …

‘Tis the season for 31 Days of GivingMake a difference for our neighbors facing hungerIt’s the most wonderful time of the year — 31 Days of Giving starts today! That means we have 31 days to help mak…

Last Thursday would normally have been the day for our blog post to appear in this space but we knew folks would not be sitting in their offices checking their emails. Last Thursday was, as we all kn…

Provide Meals for Hungry Neighbors this HolidayWhile we are putting the finishing touches on our plans to gather with friends and family this Thanksgiving, some of our neighbors in Connecticut don’t …

We’ve been fighting senior hunger as an organization for many years. And I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to be involved for about ten of those years. Unfortunately, as I look back, many of tho…

Ruben once served bravely for our country, surrounded by his brothers and sisters in arms. Now, at 101 years old, he is homebound, living alone – his only company the fading memories of his fellow …

From: South Windsor's Craft and Specialty Foods Fair

Soaps for Days has been selected to participate is this popular event:South Windsor Human Services Community Service Group is sponsoring their 6th Annual Craft & Specialty Foods Show on December 9, 2…

Hartford, Conn. (October 18, 2018) Fifteen family businesses were recognized last evening for their outstanding achievements in business. The ceremony, which took place at Farmington Gardens in F…

Stop by to meet the staff of the Connecticut Food Bank and learn about our new Connecticut Food Bank Bridgeport Distribution Center. See behind the scenes and learn more about how we source and distr…

From time to time in the past, we used this space to report on the progress of the first nine congregate nutrition programs (CNPs) in Georgia that participated in NFESH’s What A Waste program. The re…

From: American Red Cross Connecticut Chapter

Thousands of lifesaving blood donations have gone uncollected due to drive cancellations forced by the hurricane, but patients still need critical medical care. As the American Red Cross responds to…

When severe weather strikes, we all face disruptions, but when your next meal is already a question mark, the disruption of a hurricane or weather emergency can be more than an inconvenience of a few…

Throughout the entire month of September, we can join together to fight hunger in our community — and across the nation.As a friend of the Connecticut Food Bank, we invite you to stand with us this H…