Farm To Families Free Food Distribution Event In Middletown

Middletown CT

20 December, 2020

9:57 PM

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MIDDLETOWN, CT — St. Vincent de Paul Middletown is hosting a distribution of 756 USDA boxes of fresh food from the Farm to Families program to the community on Monday, Dec. 21. The drive-through event will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., or until the available food boxes run out, at the Amazing Grace Food Pantry at 16 Stack St. in Middletown. The free box of food includes a cold, fresh gallon of milk, three pounds of chicken products, yogurt, potatoes, onions, carrots, apples and more. One box is available per family. No sign-up or identification is required. "On behalf of the residents of Middletown, I want to thank everyone who was involved in making this food distribution possible—individuals and organizations alike," Mayor Ben Florsheim said. "Middlesex United Way, St. Vincent de Paul Middletown, the USDA and our federal delegation, local farmers, and transportation workers are all playing a role in making sure that families don't go hungry this holiday season. Thank you for your collaboration on this important event for the community." For more information, contact St. Vincent de Paul at 860-344-0097 extension 16. See also: Millions Made Hungry By Pandemic Could Include Your Neighbor Patch News Partner/ShutterstockPatch has partnered with Feeding America to help raise awareness on behalf of the millions of Americans facing hunger. Feeding America, which supports 200 food banks across the country, estimates that in 2020, more than 50 million Americans will not have enough nutritious food to eat due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. This is a Patch social good project; Feeding America receives 100 percent of donations. Find out how you can donate in your community or find a food pantry near you.