Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Founders Insurance is Food Drop Off

Founders Insurance, located at 1300 Winsted Road, Torrington, is accepting food donations for the United Way's Food For Your Neighbors program, which is underway now through Friday, March 14.

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

North Canaan Food Pantry Seeks Donations


The Fishes & Loaves Food Pantry in North Canaan needs donations. Located at The Pilgrim House, Granite Street, they're open on Wednesdays from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Their mailing address is POB 306, Canaan, CT 06018.  According to Michele Wolfe, Co-Director, they help an average of 125 adults, 50 children, and 25 seniors every week by providing 3,500 to 4,000 meals. They often see new clients each week.  One of their greatest needs is for dry cereal (not oatmeal).  For additional information about the pantry or delivering donations, leave a message at (860) 824-8053, call Michele at (413-854-8669) or email mwolfe5091@gmail.com.

Harwinton Food Pantry Needs Donations


The Harwinton Food Pantry has joined the United Way of Northwest Connecticut’s Food For Your Neighbors program. According to pantry volunteer Doreen O’Sullivan, they need a variety of personal care, paper goods, and canned or dried items such as fruit, cereal, and jelly, but they have plenty of soup.  They also have a refrigerator and freezer, and can accept fresh and/or frozen items.  The pantry is located at the town hall by the State Trooper’s office, and there’s a collection box in the town hall lobby. It’s open every other Tuesday between 10:30 and Noon, and will be open on March 4 and March 18.  For additional information about the pantry, email harwintonfoodpantry@gmail.com.

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Cyberbullying - A Community Conversation

How do we address bullying and cyberbullying in our schools and community? How can we work with family and youth to create an safer environment? A community conversation, free to the public, will be held on Tuesday, April 29, at the Torrington High School cafeteria, 50 Major Besse Drive, Torrington. Free dinner and childcare will be provided. RSVP's must be received by April 22.  To register, call the United Way office at (860) 489-4131 or email cheryl@northwestunitedway.org.
Funding for this program has been provided by the William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund.

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Food Drive Off to Good Start

Food For Your Neighbors got an early boost on Tuesday afternoon when a representative from the Student Government Council at UConn's Torrington branch delivered 75 food items to the United Way office! Their unexpected donation was a nice start to the month-long drive, which officially kicks off this Friday, the 14th.  Since it also falls on Valentine's Day, we hope that people will "Share The Love" and help the United Way fill the pantries of participating food banks at FISH, Friendly Hands, Fishes & Loaves, Hands of Grace, Open Door Soup Kitchen, and the Salvation Army. We hope to at least meet, or even surpass, last year's total of 11,193 items collected!

Monday, February 10, 2014

CT United Ways Release Agenda Policy

Connecticut United Ways have published a policy agenda for the 2014 Legislative session.  The agenda outlines United Way priorities for the issues of Health, Education, and Income. Each year, Connecticut United Ways issues a policy agenda, provides updates about United Way efforts statewide. The United Ways present this policy to give lawmakers a perspective as they make decisions about human services and funding. What's at stake?  Issues such as school readiness, middle school success, high school graduation, sustaining families through affordable housing and a living wage, access to health care, and crisis intervention.

Friday, February 7, 2014

Food Drive To Start Soon!

It's never too late to sign up for the United Way of Northwest CT's annual Food For Your Neighbors drive, which will start on Friday, February 14 and continue through Friday, March 14.  If your business or organization would like to participate, contact Cheryl@northwestunitedway.org today. We'll be happy to send you the materials to get started. To learn more about the drive, visit our web page http://www.northwestunitedway.org/food-your-neighbors.  Every little bit helps!