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Connecticut Foodshare News Room

About Connecticut Foodshare:

Connecticut Foodshare is the food bank serving all of Connecticut and a member of the national Feeding America network. Last year, Connecticut Foodshare distributed enough food to provide nearly 47 million meals through a network of more than 700 community-based hunger relief programs, including food pantries, community kitchens, and emergency shelters, while also working on long-term solutions to food insecurity. More than 8,000 volunteers help power the work of Connecticut Foodshare. Last year, they gave more than 62,000 hours of service.

For media inquiries contact:

Monica Obrebski, Senior Director of External Relations

2021 News Releases

Emergency drive-thru food distributions will end on October 30, 2021 – October 25, 2021
Connecticut Food Bank & Foodshare Rebrand as “Connecticut Foodshare” – September 1, 2021
Food Rescue US and Connecticut Food Bank / Foodshare Partner to Fight Food Insecurity – August 5, 2021
Connecticut Food Bank / Foodshare Welcomes Scott Kemp, Head of Food Operations – July 22, 2021
Statement from Connecticut Food Bank / Foodshare President & CEO Jason Jakubowski on the tragic death of Volunteer Services Manager Delores Tracey John – June 1, 2021
Connecticut Food Bank/Foodshare Announces New Board Leadership – May 14, 2021
Grants from Connecticut Food Bank/Foodshare Help Community Food Programs Meet Needs Caused by COVID Pandemic – April 22, 2021
In Memoriam: Richard Mack 1973–2021, Driver – March 2, 2021
Connecticut Food Bank and Foodshare Officially Unite – January 27, 2021
Food Banks Add New Emergency Drive-Thru Distributions Across Connecticut – January 7, 2021

2020 News Releases

Connecticut Food Bank and Foodshare in Talks to Merge – December 7, 2020
Connecticut Food Bank Dairy Express Brings Fresh Milk to New London – October 5, 2020
Greater Food Resources coming to New London County – October 5, 2020
Connecticut Food Bank to Distribute Food for More Than 50,000 Meal September 9 in Norwalk – August 31, 2020
Connecticut Food Bank to Distribute Food for 15,000 Meals August 26 in Wallingford – August 24, 2020
Connecticut Food Bank to Distribute Food for 30,000 Meals August 19 in New London – August 13, 2020
Connecticut Food Bank Extends Temporary Waiver of Fees Through End of Year for Member Agencies – August 11, 2020
Connecticut Food Bank Provides Additional Food Access Point in New Haven – July 27, 2020
Connecticut Food Bank Offers Mobile Pantry Thursday in New Haven – June 24, 2020
Connecticut Food Bank Mobile Pantry In Danbury Serves 227 Households – June 22, 2020
Connecticut Food Bank Mobile Pantry In Stratford Serves 280 Households – June 15, 2020
Feeding America Study Projects Food Insecurity Amid Pandemic Could Climb by 44% in Connecticut Food Bank Service Area – June 10, 2020
Connecticut Food Bank Partners with HungerMitao to Address the Alarming Increase in the Need for Food in Connecticut – June 9, 2020
Raytheon Technologies Supports Connecticut Food Bank to Address Increased Need for Food Assistance – June 9, 2020
Will You Stand With Us at Connecticut Food Bank? – June 4, 2020
Lockheed Martin Supports Connecticut Food Bank with Grant to Meet Increased Demand Caused by COVID-19 – May 21, 2020
Connecticut Food Bank to Host Drive-Thru Food Distribution in Norwalk – May 13, 2020
Connecticut Food Bank Offers Drive-Thru Pantry In Fairfield County – May 6, 2020
Registration is Open for Connecticut Food Bank Race Against Hunger Virtual 5K – March 30, 2020

2019 News Releases

Wilton Rocks for Food is Saturday, December 7 – December 5, 2019
Food Drives Help Connecticut Food Bank Provide Thanksgiving For All – November 19, 2019
A Taste of Gratitude is Thursday in Wallingford – October 22, 2019
Annual Hungry for Change Conference Draws Capacity Crowd – October 18, 2019
Connecticut Food Bank Farmers Market Rolls into Waterbury – September 27, 2019
Connecticut Food Bank Receives $9,000 Donation from The Darden Foundation to Help End Hunger – August 30, 2019
Changes to SNAP Rules Would Hurt 11,000 Connecticut Residents Who Struggle with Hunger – August 15, 2019
Connecticut Food Bank Walk Against Hunger Raises Funds and Awareness – July 30, 2019
Connecticut Food Bank Pop-Up Pantry at Bridgeport Warehouse – July 22, 2019
Connecticut Food Bank Receives Morgan Stanley Grant – June 26, 2019
Walk Against Hunger Raises Nearly $100,000 – May 30, 2019
Walk Against Hunger is May 18 in West Haven – April 18, 2019
Connecticut Food Bank Launches Mobile Pantry in Norwalk – March 12, 2019
Golden Scoop Corporate Championship for Connecticut Food Bank – March 6, 2019
Connecticut Food Bank, FISH of Greater New Haven and New Haven Firemen’s Benevolent Association Partner for Pop-Up Pantry March 2 in New Haven – February 22, 2019
Connecticut Food Bank Pop-Up Pantry is Saturday in New Haven – February 1, 2019
Special Pop-Up Pantry Wednesday Evening at Connecticut Food Bank – January 22, 2019
Connecticut Food Bank Pop-Up Pantries Set for Friday and Saturday in Meriden and Torrington – January 17, 2019
Connecticut Food Bank Mobile Pantry is in New Haven on Saturday – January 17, 2019
Connecticut Food Bank Pop-Up Pantries Come to Danbury and New Haven Saturday, January 12 – January 9, 2019
Jaime S. Foster, PhD, RD, Joins Connecticut Food Bank – January 11, 2019
Connecticut Food Bank, New Opportunities Host Mobile Pantry Friday in Meriden – January 4, 2019

2018 News Releases

Wilton Rocks for Food is December 1 – November 28, 2018
Connecticut Food Bank to Host Open House on November 10 in Bridgeport – November 7, 2018
Connecticut Food Bank Recognizes Donors – November 2, 2018
Fill the Bowl Benefits Connecticut Food Bank – October 29, 2018
Connecticut Food Bank Employee Goes to North Carolina to Support Feeding America Work After Hurricane Florence – October 1, 2018
Connecticut’s Hungry For Change Network Urges Reconsideration of Farm Bill – May 23, 2018
Connecticut Food Bank Walk Against Hunger is April 29 – April 11, 2018
Connecticut Food Bank Receives Morgan Stanley Award to Expand Weekend Meals Program for Children – January 8, 2018

2017 News Releases

Wilton Rocks for Food is December 2 – November 28, 2017
The Connecticut Food Bank Hosts Community Conversations October 24 in New Haven and Westport – October 12, 2017
Connecticut Food Bank Employee Heads to Texas to Support Feeding America Post-Hurricane Food Assistance – October 11, 2017
KeyBank Supports Connecticut Food Bank with Food and Fund Drive – September 29, 2017
Ocean State Job Lot Alleviates Hunger in Connecticut – September 13, 2017
Connecticut Food Bank and Foodshare Join Forces During Hunger Action Month – September 8, 2017
Food Banks Respond to Hurricane Harvey – August 31, 2017
New Haven’s First Craft Beer Festival Supports Connecticut Food Bank – August 23, 2017
Connecticut Food Bank Celebrates 20-Year Partnership with ShopRite – July 18, 2017
Connecticut Food Bank Summer Food Distribution in New Haven – July 13, 2017
Stamp Out Hunger Foood Drive is Saturday, May 13 – May 12, 2017
Connecticut Food Bank Joins NBC 4 New York, Telemundo 47 and Stop & Shop for Tri-State Food Drive on April 8 – March 8, 2017

2016 News Releases

Fill The Bowl Returns to Help Connecticut Food Bank November 12 – November 3, 2016
Connecticut Food Bank Helps Provide Thanksgiving For All – November 1, 2016
Wine Dinner with Peter Mondavi, Jr., Benefits Connecticut Food Bank – October 20, 2016
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation Grant Helps Connecticut Food Bank Provide More Fresh Produce to Hungry People – October 4, 2016
Hood® Milk Raises $15,000 through Heart of It All Program to Support Food Banks across New England – September 14, 2016
Connecticut Food Bank Asks Citizens to Take Action to End Hunger – September 1, 2016
Connecticut Food Bank Dedicates Nancy Carrington CEO Office – August 29, 2016
Connecticut Food Bank Thanks IKEA U.S. Customers for Their Donations to Help Feed Local Children and Families – August 10, 2016
Hops for Hunger on August 14 Benefits Connecticut Food Bank – August 2, 2016
Shoppers Give More Than $12,000 for Milk to Connecticut Food Bank – July 28, 2016
Hops for Hunger August 14 to Support Connecticut Food Bank – July 12, 2016
Grant From Red Nose Day Fund Helps Feed Hungry School Children – July 7, 2016
Connecticut Food Bank Joins New Haven Summer Meals Program – June 30, 2016
Wallingford Community Women Help Fight Hunger – June 29, 2016
Birdies for Charity Offers a Way to Help Connecticut Food Bank During Travelers Championship – June 28, 2016
More Than 300 Runners Expected at Miles For Meals 5K Sunday in Norwalk – May 31, 2016
Canstruction Raises Nearly 12,000 Cans of Food for Connecticut Food Banks – May 25, 2016
Runners Race to Register for Connecticut Food Bank Miles For Meals 5K – May 16, 2016
Join Connecticut Food Bank in Largest Single-Day Food Drive May 14 to Help “Stamp Out Hunger” – May 10, 2016
Ocean State Job Lot Fights Hunger in Connecticut – May 3, 2016
Hunger Study Finds Food Insecurity Levels Remain High – May 2, 2016
Volunteers Needed for Miles For Meals 5K – April 28, 2016
Bernard J. Beaudreau is CEO at Connecticut Food Bank – April 25, 2016
Stop & Shop Supermarkets Presents $60,000 Donation to Connecticut Food Bank – April 20, 2016
Connecticut Food Bank Miles For Meals 5K Race Set for June 5 – April 19, 2016
Quota Club of New Haven Gives Back Through Connecticut Food Bank – April 18, 2016
Walmart Foundation Helps Feed Hungry School Children – April 7, 2016
Quinnipiac University Donation Helps Feed Hungry Neighbors – April 4, 2016
Connecticut Food Bank to Benefit from Walmart’s “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.” Campaign – March 31, 2016
Connecticut Food Bank and WTNH Partner for Food Drive – March 30, 2016
Connecticut Food Bank Marks Chabaso Donation Milestone – March 30, 2016
New Baldanza Soups Line Helps Fight Hunger in Connecticut – March 23, 2016
Connecticut Food Bank to Host Open House in Wallingford – January 29, 2016
Connecticut Food Industry a Dedicated Partner in the Fight Against Hunger – January 27, 2016
Napoli Motors Donates Nissan Versa to Connecticut Food Bank – January 21, 2016
Bigelow Tea Community Challenge Supports Connecticut Food Bank – January 19, 2016

2015 News Releases

The First Waltz: Wilton Rocks For Food is a Hit – December 30, 2015
Fall New Haven Restaurant Week Raises $14,742 for the Connecticut Food Bank – December 15, 2015
Adams Hometown Markets 2nd Annual Milk Donation Campaign Raises More Than $7,200 for Families in Need – December 15, 2015
Connecticut Food Bank and Protein Sciences Partner to Offer Flublok^® Influenza Vaccine at Mobile Pantry in Winsted – December 11, 2015
Connecticut Food Bank and Protein Sciences Partner to Offer Flublok^® Influenza Vaccine at Mobile Pantry in Southbury – December 11, 2015
Donors Help Connecticut Food Bank Provide Thanksgiving For All – December 9, 2015
Ford Motor Company Fund Awards Grant to Connecticut Food Bank – November 17, 2015
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation Awards Grant to Connecticut Food Bank – November 12, 2015
Connecticut Food Bank Helps Provide Thanksgiving For All – November 4, 2015
Foodtweeks App Shaves Calories and Supports Connecticut Food Bank – September 4, 2015
Connecticut Food Bank Names New Staff – September 1, 2015
Rob Levine Named Connecticut Food Bank President & CEO – January 12, 2015
Registration Under Way for Connecticut Food Bank’s 2015 Walk Against Hunger – February 4, 2015

2014 News Releases

Connecticut Food Bank’s Thanksgiving for All Campaign Under Way – November 5, 2014
Unilever Grant Provides Support for a Growing Number of Food Insecure Connecticut Residents – October 24, 2014
Face of Hunger in Connecticut Revealed By Feeding America Report – September 23, 2014
Connecticut Food Bank Receives BJ’s Charitable Foundation Grant to Provide Fresh Way to Fight Hunger– September 9, 2014
Connecticut Food Bank Launches GROW UP with Good Nutrition Program in New Haven – August 6, 2014
Morgan Stanley Grants Additional Funds to Connecticut Food Bank with Awards Totaling $100,000– July 31, 2014
Connecticut Food Bank President & CEO Nancy L. Carrington Announces Retirement at End of 2014 – June 27, 2014
Study Shows Connecticut’s Food Insecurity Rate Nearly 14% – April 25, 2014
Four Elected to Connecticut Food Bank’s Board of Directors – March 7, 2014
Registration Under Way for Connecticut Food Bank’s 2014 Walk Against Hunger – January 24, 2014
Connecticut Food Bank Launches GROW Up with Good Nutrition Program – January 7, 2014

2013 News Releases

Morgan Stanley Recognizes Connecticut Food Bank for Second Time this Year with Grants now Totaling $50,000 – November 20, 2013
BJ’s Charitable Foundation Grants $15,000 to Connecticut Food Bank – November 15, 2013
Connecticut Food Bank’s Thanksgiving for All Campaign Under Way – November 12, 2013
Nearly One in Five Households with Children in Connecticut Reports Inability to Afford Enough Food – September 18, 2013
Wear Orange September 5 for Hunger Awareness – August 26, 2013
Jennifer King of Masonic Charity Foundation Joins Connecticut Food Bank’s Board of Directors – August 2, 2013
Unilever Grant Provides Nutritious Meals to Children in New Haven – July 30, 2013
Study Shows Food Insecurity Rate on Rise in Connecticut – June 7, 2013
Connecticut Food Bank Wins Morgan Stanley Award to Expand Program Delivering Nutritious Meals to Children and Families – May 24, 2013
Connecticut Food Bank Opposes Cuts to Hunger Relief in House Farm Bill – May 16, 2013
Connecticut Food Bank Supporting Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive – May 7, 2013
Free Showing of A Place at the Table at Criterion Cinemas – May 3, 2013
Quota Club of New Haven Recognized Nationally for Volunteer Efforts with Connecticut Food Bank– April 22, 2013
Connecticut Food Bank wins national award for excellence in food banking – April 11, 2013
As Sequestration Budget Cuts Loom: 14.6% of Connecticut Households Unable to Afford Enough Food – March 1, 2013
Registration Under Way for Connecticut Food Bank’s 2013 Walk Against Hunger – February 27. 2013
Norman W. LaCroix and Max Barry Join Connecticut Food Bank’s Board of Directors – January 31, 2013