State Senator Bob Duff is encouraging people to help out the local food bank. He forwarded this message:
Please join me in helping The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County, Inc. There is so much need this year and I know that none of you want to see a family go without this Thanksgiving. After speaking with the executive director, I asked her to send me an email, which is below.
Thank you,
BobFrom: Kate Lombardo [mailto:klombardo@sbcglobal.net]
Sent: Wed 11/18/2009 11:40 AM
To: Sen. Duff, Bob
Subject: Your community needs your help…pleaseThe Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County, Inc.
461 Glenbrook Road
Stamford, CT 06906
Ph (203) 358-8898
Fax (203) 358-8306
www.foodbanklfc.orgServing the towns of Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan,
Norwalk, Stamford, and Wilton
November 16, 2009
Dear Neighbor,
Every now and again there comes a time when we must reach out and help our neighbor. The severe economic crisis has brought us to one of those times.The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County, Inc. is trying to feed 15,000 families this Thanksgiving. So many families are treading water just trying to keep pace with paying their bills and feeding their children. Fairfield County is home to many individuals who have been laid off. Therefore they are seeking help from their community, some for the very first time in their lives.
Our proud senior citizens are being forced to choose between taking their medication and eating. These individuals worked hard to build, protect and nurture our nation. They did this so that they and future generations could live the “American Dream”. That dream does not include hunger.
The Food Bank serves the towns of Greenwich, Stamford, New Canaan, Darien, Norwalk and Wilton. Last year, The Food Bank distributed 1.2 million pounds of food to non-profit agencies such as food pantries, homeless shelters, and soup kitchens.
Please make a donation and help us provide those in need with a wonderful Thanksgiving Day meal and respite from the harsh conditions of hunger and poverty.
All donations are tax deductible.
Thank you for your support,
Sincerely
Kate Lombardo
Executive Director
Saraswatis Yoga Joint will be collecting Food & monetary donations the entire weekend of Thanksgiving. We are happy to take any donations people have and will deliver on Monday 30th.
We should encourage ourselves and those close to us to help those in Fairfield County who are less fortunate than we. It is true that the economic crisis has affected our towns and cities in ways that we couldn’t imagine. Though the crisis shows signs of abating, the hardships faced by our neighbors in need is growing daily. Please consider donating this season to make a difference in someone’s life. Donate online at http://www.nearandfaraid.org.