Middlesex County Chamber Real Estate Council Hosts Food Drive

Middletown CT

27 April, 2021

4:38 PM

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Press release from the the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce: April 27, 2021 Chairman Tom Byrne of the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce announced the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce's Real Estate Council facilitated a successful Food Drive to help support the community members affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Middlesex Chamber's Real Estate Council collected 1,520 pounds of boxes filled with water, bread, and other charitable items. They also raised $229 to help those in need. Last Saturday, all food drop-offs were made at the ShopRite of Cromwell to be donated to The Amazing Grace Food Pantry and St. Vincent dePaul. Donations will go to those in need who were affected by the pandemic. Middlesex Chamber Vice President Johanna Bond noted, "Members of the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce Real Estate Council have again shown their dedication to the community by coming together at a food drive this past Saturday to benefit Amazing Grace Food Pantry and St. Vincent dePaul. The council's efforts were highly successful and I would like to thank ShopRite of Cromwell Manager, Matthew Lacerte for all his assistance in helping us host a successful food drive for a great cause!" Co-Chairwoman of the Real Estate Council Juliet Cavanaugh noted, "3rd time is the charm! The best food drive yet! Members of the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce Real Estate Council have again shown their dedication to the community by coming together at a food drive this past Saturday to benefit Amazing Grace Food Pantry and St. Vincent DePaul. This is their 3rd food drive since the onset of COVID-19, and the most recent event brought in 1,520 pounds of food as well as almost $300 in checks and monetary donations. ShopRite in Cromwell was again the venue and their support of this incredible cause was on full display… they are a true community partner and the Council couldn't have done it without them. The outpouring of support received from the greater Middletown community was heartwarming. To see so many friends, colleagues and area residents stop by with carts and trunks full of groceries just brought smiles to all of our faces." If you would like to donate supplies, we encourage community members to contact The Amazing Grace Food Pantry or St. Vincent dePaul Soup Kitchen to help support our community members during these difficult times. This press release was produced by the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce. The views expressed here are the author's own.