Mission: Foodshare is the heart of greater Hartford’s fight against hunger, bringing together individuals and organizations to create effective solutions to end hunger in all 42 towns of Hartford and Tolland counties.
Background: Serving as our region’s food bank, we distribute 16 tons of food each day to a network of nearly 350 local partners. This vital safety net helps more than 128,000 people in our region who are at risk including seniors, the working poor, and 50,000 children.
But ending hunger requires more than just distribution of food. Reducing the number of people in need by increasing their self-sufficiency helps address the chronic underlying reasons of why people are hungry. These stem from poverty, not just the immediate lack of food. And engaging members of the greater community to increase understanding of these real causes and solutions to hunger is crucial. Our goal is to inspire community members to become personally involved in effective hunger solutions.Â
Since 1982, Foodshare has sought to end hunger in our region. Working in partnership with other community leaders such as the United Way, End Hunger Connecticut! and 211 Infoline, Foodshare has the experience and is building the networks necessary to help make this vision a reality.Â
Foodshare is a member of Connecticut Association of Nonprofits.
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- Turkey and a Twenty (November) – Foodshare’s annual Turkey and a Twenty food and funds drive benefits tens of thousands of local, working-poor families in need of food. A donation of a turkey and $20 ensures a traditional holiday meal as well as additional support for the winter season ahead. For more information on making a donation or participating in Foodshare’s 1,000 Turkey Challenge please visit www.Turkeyanda20.org.
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- Walk Against Hunger (First Sunday in May) – Connecticut’s largest anti-hunger fundraising event in which individuals choose to support Foodshare or one of nearly 350 partner agencies serving our hungry neighbors. For more information please visit www.foodshare.org.
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Volunteer Needs: Foodshare offers a variety of volunteer opportunities for those interested in taking a more hands-on approach to action against hunger. For more information, please contact John Weedon at 860-286-9999 x124 or by email at jweedon@foodshare.org.
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Leadership:Â Gloria McAdam, president & CEO since 1984
Name of Organization: Foodshare
Address: 450 Woodland Avenue, Bloomfield, CT 06002
Phone Number: 860-286-9999
Web site URL: www.Foodshare.org
