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Connecticut Food Bank Taste of Gratitude is Thursday in Wallingford
Reception Honors Donors from Business, Education, and Individual Giving
WHO: Connecticut Food Bank donors representing individuals, businesses, and schools that will be recognized for exceptional partnerships in support of the food bank.
WHAT: Awards presentations, brief remarks, silent auction, food samplings
WHERE: Connecticut Food Bank
2 Research Parkway
Wallingford, CT 06492
WHEN: Thursday, October 24, 5:30PM to 7:30PM
Program begins at 6:30PM
VISUALS: Honorees receiving awards (6:30PM to 7:00PM)
- Commitment and Service Award – Arlene Putterman, of Stamford, Connecticut Food Bank Board member
- Nancy Carrington Award – Reverend Harry Adams, of Hamden
- Harvest Award – Donald and Ruthann Aylor, of Madison
- Media Impact Award – Adam Rivers and Tim Callahan, KC101
- Distinguished Philanthropic Award in Schools – Hopkins School, New Haven
- Distinguished Philanthropic Award in Schools – Taft School, Watertown
- Corporate Impact Award – Knights of Columbus, New Haven
- Corporate Impact Award – Subway Franchise World Headquarters, Milford
Food samplings from restaurants, caterers, and beverage makers
Amici Tavern |
Bear’s BBQ |
Big Green Pizza Truck |
David Alan |
DORO Restaurant Group |
Elm City Social |
Gaetano’s Tavern on Main |
Lyman Orchards |
Michael’s Trattoria |
Ola |
RIPE Liquid Produce |
Tap & Vine |
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Tito’s Handmade Vodka |
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Taste of Gratitude recognizes donors who demonstrate exceptional commitment to the mission of Connecticut Food Bank. The event is sponsored by Avalon Bay Communities, David Alan Hospitality Group, Power Station Events, and Choate Rosemary Hall School. Media Partner is RJ Media Group.
About Connecticut Food Bank
Connecticut Food Bank is committed to alleviating hunger in Connecticut by providing food, raising awareness of food insecurity, and advocating with and for people in need. Connecticut Food Bank partners with the food industry, food growers, donors, and volunteers to distribute nutritious food through a network of 600 partners and programs in Fairfield, Litchfield, Middlesex, New Haven, New London, and Windham counties, where nearly 270,000 people struggle with hunger. Last year, Connecticut Food Bank distributed food to help provide almost 22.5 million meals. Visit us on the web at www.ctfoodbank.org and follow @CTFoodBank on social media.