Join us for these annual special events to benefit
Connecticut Food Bank:
Thanksgiving for All
Each year, Connecticut Food Bank helps make Thanksgiving special for thousands of our neighbors in danger of going without a holiday meal. Thanksgiving for All is a series of special events and food drives planned by local media, civic and religious organizations, charitable foundations and local businesses. In 2007, "Thanksgiving for All" raised 25,298 turkeys and 529,522 pounds of ‘trimmings’ – enough for more than 407,325 meals for those in need during the holiday season.
Walk Against Hunger
As April turned to May, Webster Bank presented the Walk Against Hunger to benefit Connecticut Food Bank in Waterbury and New Haven. On both days, gray skies made way for brilliant sun and warmer temperatures just in time for the Walkers to step off into the streets.
This year, team-building efforts became the focus via THE CHALLENGE 2008, which asked that groups take on each other to raise more funds and recruit more walkers. As a result, a record number of teams, such as the Star Wars-inspired "Kloodavians" above, participated in the Walks. Many of the teams used CFB's online fundraising website, which proved especially popular this year. Funds raised online more than quadrupled 2007's total, surpassing $17,500.
At the Walks, participants enjoyed upbeat and up tempo music from WJ Productions and refreshments from Bruegger's, Cabot, General Mills, and in New Haven, Hummel Bros. Hot Dogs.
Please click the links for a complete list of sponsors: Waterbury | New Haven
Hunger Awareness Day
Every June, food banks across the country observe Hunger Awareness Day to call attention to the ever-present problem of hunger in our communities. Hunger-relief organizations across the country host events to raise awareness about the issue of hunger while mobilizing people to take action by donating food, funds or time. This year, Hunger Awareness Day was observed on Tuesday, June 5. Thank you to everyone who took CFB's Food Stamp Challenge. For more information about Hunger Awareness Day, visit www.hungerday.org.
Information & Volunteering
For more information about these events, contact Stefanie Stevens, Special Events Coordinator, at (203) 469-5000, ext. 302, or sstevens@ctfoodbank.org.
To volunteer at an event, contact Kim Damien, Volunteer Coordinator, at (203) 469-5000, ext. 311, or kdamien@ctfoodbank.org.
We look forward to seeing you at our special events!
