Connecticut Food BankMission: alleviate hunger

Hunger in Connecticut

What is “food insecure” CT Hunger Percentages SNAP formerly Food Stamp Program WIC How to Help

1982 1 warehouse 70 agencies

2012 3 warehouses 600 agencies

warehouse

Collects food

Distribute food

“I still have hope that one day Connecticut will no longer

need our services because no one has to struggle to keep

food on the table.”

Nancy Carrington, President & CEO states…

Connecticut Food Bank works with…

• Feeding America• End Hunger Connecticut• Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County

Programs they provide

Kids Backpack Program

Summer Suppers Thanksgiving for all

Mobile Food Pantry

Walk Against Hunger

Walk Against Hunger 2011’s walk raised more than $240,000 3 locations Each walk between 2.5 and 3 miles Many generous sponsors

Why CT Walk for Hunger

Set Date and Time Physical Volunteer Raised Money Volunteer work with

similar organizations

Be the Change, We Are the Change Choose the event Signed up to

volunteer Promotion

› Social Media› Posters

Contacts the CT Food Bank

Successes

Promotion Helping the day of

the walk Raising awareness

What we gained

Knowledge of CT hunger

How to get involved in our communities

Next Time

Promote more Get more walkers Reach out to local

businesses Raise more money