A multi-generational family is committed to helping their neighbors in need. The Whitakers, O’Donnells, Murphys, and Thomases are a close-knit family of siblings, parents, cousins, nieces, nephews, and in-laws. They spend a lot of time together, and some of that time includes volunteering together.   Joan Whitaker spoke with Jennifer O’Neill of the Connecticut Food […]

More than 50 advocates for the hungry in Connecticut gathered on March 28 at the Capitol in Hartford for Hungry For Change Action Day. The event was jointly sponsored by the Connecticut Food Bank, End Hunger Connecticut!, and Foodshare. The plan for the day was formulated at the Hungry For Change conference held last September […]

This entry was written by guest blogger Tina, a freelance writer living in Southwestern Connecticut, who struggles to make ends meet, despite work as a freelance writer and efforts to find full-time employment. If you or someone you know has a story about a personal experience as someone in need of food assistance, share your […]