Connecticut Food Bank
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Connecticut Food Bank Mission: alleviate hunger
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Connecticut Food Bank. Mission: 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. Collects food. warehouse. Distribute food. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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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
