Food Distribution At Danbury High School Will Continue In October

Danbury CT

29 September, 2021

7:03 AM

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DANBURY, CT — The food distribution at Danbury High School has been extended. In September, the effort, hosted by United Way of Western Connecticut and Walnut Hill Community Pantry, provided 60,000 pounds of food to more than 3,000 families during three Saturday events. In total, the drive has distributed 128,000 pounds of food to those in need in just two months. Organizers had announced the food distribution at DHS has been extended to all five Saturdays in October, thanks to the availability of produce boxes from Connecticut Foodshare. This food distribution is not limited to Danbury residents. This is a free program. No registration or documentation is required. Walk-ups will also be accepted. "The number of families and seniors coming to pick up this food has been consistent over August and September, so we're glad to be able to extend the distribution through October," said Isabel Almeida, President of United Way of Western Connecticut. "We are so grateful to the community partners and volunteers that are making this possible. It's a great example of people coming together to address a community need." The Food Distribution will continue to partner with the Danbury Health Department and Griffin Health by offering mobile vaccination clinics onsite during four of the events. Residents can receive a COVID-19 vaccine at Danbury High School on October 2, 9, 23 and 30. Volunteers are needed, and may sign up online.