Showing posts with label Fishes and Loaves. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fishes and Loaves. Show all posts

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.

Monday, May 13, 2013

Chef to Help Food Pantry

Jake Gandolfo, a former contestant on Fox channel's Master Chef, will join patrons for a "Pop-Up Dinner" on May 26 at 7 p.m.  at Black Forest Bakery & CafĂ© in Canaan. Part of the proceeds will benefit Fishes & Loaves, a local food pantry.  For advance tickets and reservations, call 860-824-8275. Tickets are $30 per person.

Friday, February 15, 2013

Food Drive Underway!

The United Way of Northwest Connecticut Food For Your Neighbors program is now underway!
Collections will be accepted through Thursday, March 14.

The following businesses have offered to serve as drop off points for the community: Bantam Market, Chamber of Commerce of NWCT, Community Mental Health Affiliates' offices in Torrington and Lakeville, Litchfield Bancorp, National Iron Bank in Cornwall and Norfolk, Northwest Community Bank, Northwest Hills Credit Union, YMCA branches in Torrington, Winsted, and Canaan, Petrovits Patrick Smith and Co, Rainbow Press, The Register Citizen, Torrington Area Health District, Torrington Municipal and Teachers Federal Credit Union, Torrington Savings Bank, Union Savings Bank, and WZBG.

Participating food banks in Torrington include FISH, Friendly Hands and Salvation Army; the Winsted Salvation Army, and Hands of Grace in New Hartford.

Requested items include pasta and sauce, peanut butter and jelly, canned meats, vegetables and fruits, tuna, chili, stews, or any canned and dry goods. Small toiletries are also accepted.

Volunteers are needed for the final day of the drive on Thursday, March 14, from any hours between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The United Way asks that Torrington area food collections be delivered that day to the depot, which will be located at 59 Field Street, Torrington, to the rear of the Register Citizen building. Volunteer duties will include counting and sorting items. To volunteer, call the United Way at (860) 489-4131 or email cheryl@northwestunitedway.org