Tag: food bank
Truckloads of support for borough after Food Truck Battles draws thousands
By Andreas Yilma Citizen's News
NAUGATUCK -- The borough's Food Truck Battles food festival has been deemed a success after a large turnout of people which...
Businesses holding food drive
NAUGATUCK — Local businesses are collecting donations of canned food and non-perishable items to support individuals and families in Naugatuck and the surrounding area...
Food banks in need as holidays approach
Local food banks are hoping people will find the spirit of giving heading into the holiday season.
“We’ve been busier than ever. We are doing...
Drive to boost fuel, food banks
PROSPECT — The Prospect Republican Town Committee is organizing a collection to benefit the town’s food and fuel banks.
On Saturday, members of committee...
Prospect food bank in need of donations
PROSPECT — The shelves in the town’s food bank are bare.
The town runs a food bank through Town Hall. At a time when the...
Food pantries see increased need as holidays near
NAUGATUCK — With the holidays fast approaching, local food banks are preparing for a rise in customers that usually comes this time of the...
Food bank making holiday brighter
NAUGTUCK — The Ecumenical Food Bank is gearing up for Thanksgiving in a big way. Last Monday, volunteers gave out 252 holiday baskets to...
Food banks served record numbers in ’09
NAUGATUCK — Following a statewide trend, the Ecumenical Food Bank saw demand for its services increase in 2009, as it fed more than 10,000...
Food Bank demand increases
NAUGATUCK — With the holiday season nearing and many local families still feeling the effects of an economic recession, the Ecumenical Food Bank is...