Due to the overwhelming response from the community, Foodshare will continue its drive-thru food distribution on weekdays at Rentschler field for the next two weeks.
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“Since the start of our distribution this past Monday we have served an average of nearly 1000 cars per day,” said Jason Jakubowski, President and CEO of Foodshare. “We have seen first-hand that our neighbors need our help, and for that reason we have made the decision to extend this food distribution so that no one in our community goes hungry.”
Jakubowski said Foodshare will reassess the program in two weeks to determine if another extension is needed. “Our decisions are driven first and foremost by need; and assuming the need continues to exist, we will run this program as long as we have enough food and volunteers, and as long as the state will have us at Rentschler.”
Governor Ned Lamont and Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz were both at Rentschler Field on Monday distributing food to families in need.
Important information to share with the community:
Distribution dates: Monday, April 27 through Friday, May 1; Monday, May 4 through Friday, May 8
Address: 615 Silver Lane, East Hartford, CT 06118 – Silver Lane entrance; gates will close at Noon
One allocation of food per car per day to ensure that we have enough food for everyone.
Other resources for those unable to drive to East Hartford:
- For the safety of pedestrians we are not encouraging walk-ups. Foodshare continues to operate Mobile Foodshare on the weekdays throughout the region. Our mobile sites are much better suited for pedestrian traffic. To find a site near you please text “FOODSHARE” to 85511 or go to www.foodshare.org/mobile.
- To find a food pantry and other resources near you, call 2-1-1 or go to www.211ct.org.
If you are interested in volunteering or would like to donate to help us continue to serve our neighbors visit www.foodshare.org.
About Foodshare
Foodshare is leading an informed, coordinated response to hunger in our community. Foodshare is the Feeding America food bank serving Connecticut’s Hartford and Tolland counties, where 118,000 people struggle with hunger. In partnership with the food industry, donors, community leaders and volunteers, Foodshare works to maximize access to nutritious food and other resources that support food security. Last year, Foodshare distributed more than 11 million meals worth of food to a network of 280 local food pantries, meal programs, and Mobile Foodshare sites. And, because it takes more than food to end hunger, Foodshare collaborates with anti-hunger organizations, policy makers, and the broader community to build effective solutions to end hunger.
Foodshare is changing what it means to be a food bank. For more information, visit www.foodshare.org, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter and Instagram.
