By Sierra Lopez.
(Middletown, CT.) Chairman Tom Byrne of the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce announced the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce’s Real Estate Council will host a Food Drive to help support the community during these difficult times.
The Food Drive will be held at the ShopRite of Cromwell, 47 Shunpike Rd. Cromwell, CT 06416 on Saturday, April 17, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
All donated food will go towards those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and will be facilitated by The Amazing Grace Food Pantry and St. Vincent DePaul.
The Amazing Grace Food Pantry needs pasta, pasta sauce, baked beans, peanut butter, canned tuna, boxed cereal, and mac’n-cheese. If you have any other non-perishable canned or boxed foods, they are also welcome!
The St. Vincent DePaul Soup Kitchen is also in need of soap, deodorant, shampoo, body wash, sliced bread, lunch meats, canned tuna, and cheese. They will also except protein and granola bars, individual beverages, juice boxes, bottled water, individual yogurts, cheese sticks, fruit cups, and bagged individual serving snacks like pretzels and chips.
Co-Chairwoman of the Real Estate Council Juliet Cavanaugh noted, “We are so excited to join together with members of our council from all over the area to once again collect much needed food items and supplies for the Amazing Grace Food Pantry and St. Vincent DePaul. This will be our 3rd drive since the onset of COVID-19. Our neighbors are still struggle and the need is still great. The support we’ve received from the community has really humbled us and we look forward to another incredible drive! All non-perishable food items, personal care items and even pet supplies are encouraged. And monetary donations are also welcomed.”
Co-Chairwoman of the Real Estate Council Nancy Currlin noted, “We always have so much fun at this event… Everyone is so generous.”
We hope that you can join us in donating supplies to help support community members during these difficult times.
About Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce- Established in 1895, the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce is the largest Chamber in the state. Located in Middletown, CT, this dynamic business organization boasts over 2,175 members that employ over 50,000 people. The Chamber strives to be the voice of business in Middlesex County and the surrounding area with nine geographically based divisions that meet on a monthly basis as well as industry-based committees and councils throughout Middlesex County that work hard to provide a valuable service to their members. In addition to being an effective and dynamic business organization, the chamber strives to be a community organization. Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce runs a number of events and programs that support veterans, youth development, and substance abuse prevention. For more information visit www.MiddlesexChamber.com
