Local businesses/organizations sponsor many special events throughout the year to help Connecticut Food Bank distribute food to eligible programs in our service area. For more information on how you can host a fundraising event or food drive, contact Events & Promotions Coordinator Jennifer Thomas at 203-469-5000, ext. 302, or email.
To see a complete list of our upcoming events, click here for our events calendar.
Upcoming Events
Robin Hood Springtime Festival
Saturday and Sunday, May 18 & 19
11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Guilford Fairgrounds, 111 Lovers Lane, Guilford, CT
Present coupon at left at admission and $1 will be contributed to Connecticut Food Bank.
Visit www.ctfaire.com for more information.
A Place at the Table
Special, Free Showing of A Place at the Table
Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 5:30 p.m.
Norwalk Community College
188 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT
Admission is free.
A panel discussion follows the 84 minute documentary featuring Nancy L. Carrington, President & CEO, Connecticut Food Bank.
RSVP to Jennifer Thomas by calling 203-469-5000, ext. 302, or email jthomas@ctfoodbank.org. More dates to be announced soon for showings in Waterbury and Bantam. Check back for more information.
Taste of the Nation
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
New Haven Omni Hotel at Yale
Learn about Connecticut Food Bank’s Annual Events
Thanksgiving for All
Individuals, families, civic groups, schools, religious organizations and companies come forward in the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving to help make Connecticut Food Bank’s “Thanksgiving for All” campaign a success. This year, we collected 25,052 turkeys and more than 392,000 pounds of trimmings. With everyone’s help, we were able to provide more than 600,000 meals for people in need of food assistance during the holiday season.
Each year, the kindness demonstrated throughout our Thanksgiving campaign is not only awe-inspiring, but also a testament to what we can do when we work together as a community. As the economy continues to push more of our neighbors over the brink of financial security, we have to do more. Hunger is a year-round issue that doesn’t end on Thanksgiving weekend. You can help Connecticut families year round by making a donation at www.ctfoodbank.org/donate.
We can’t justify people living with hunger. We must do all we can to change this. And as we earned this past Thanksgiving, we have the ability and fortitude to feed thousands of individuals who were in danger of going without a holiday meal. Let’s carry that resolve throughout the year.
Walk Against Hunger
Dates are set for Connecticut Food Bank’s 2013 Walk Against Hunger, with an addtional site added in Eastern Connecticut. All four walks are 2.5 to 3 miles long with festivities beginning at 1 p.m. on the following dates and locations:
4th Annual Greater Bridgeport Walk Against Hunger
Sunday, April 28, 2013, Seaside Park, Bridgeport
37th Annual Greater New Haven Walk Against Hunger
Sunday, May 5, 2013, College Woods Pavilion at East Rock Park, New Haven
1st Annual Eastern Connecticut Walk Against Hunger
Sunday, May 5, 2013, Chelsea Parade, Norwich
8th Annual Greater Waterbury Walk Against Hunger
Sunday, May 19, 2013, Library Park, Waterbury
The walk events raise funds for anti-hunger efforts in Connecticut. The success of this fundraising and awareness-raising event is evidence of the commitment our communities have for their neighbors in need. Sponsors of Connecticut Food Bank’s Walk Against Hunger include Webster Bank; 99.1 WPLR, Star 99.9, Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield, Chabaso Bread, Marcum Accountants and Advisors, Norwich Bulletin and Wiggin & Dana.
In 2012, the Walks Against Hunger in Bridgeport, New Haven and Waterbury raised more than $260,000 to help alleviate hunger in our communities. Thank you to the nearly 2,000 walkers who participated.
Learn about Connecticut Food Bank’s Annual Events
Hunger Action Month – 30 Days, 30 Ways
Connecticut Food Bank, in conjunction with Feeding America, marks national Hunger Action Month each September when we, along with our partners in the fight against hunger, mobilize everyone everywhere to get involved in ending hunger in America
Nationwide, one in six Americans struggles with hunger. We can do better as a community and we must do better. That’s why Connecticut Food Bank and our national network of food banks are asking everyone to take action in September.
- ADVOCATE for those who struggle to keep food on the table by educating yourself and your friends and family about the problem of hunger in your community.
- ORGANIZE a virtual food drive to benefit Connecticut Food Bank or a food/fund drive to benefit your local food pantry, soup kitchen or shelter.
- VOLUNTEER at Connecticut Food Bank or your local food pantry, soup kitchen or shelter.
- EXPERIENCE the SNAP (Food Stamp) Challenge and see firsthand what it’s like to live on $4 a day for food.
- SKIP your daily latte or coffee for a week and donate your savings to Connecticut Food Bank.
Check out our “30 Ways in 30 Days” Hunger Action Month calendar and display it or share with friends and family.
Also, check out our daily Facebook and Twitter updates at www.facebook.com/ctfoodbank and www.twitter.com/ctfoodbank