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June 2
New Haven County Cutters Food Drive. Donate non-perishables while meeting team players and mascot Tripper. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Stop & Shop Supermarket, 460 Elm Street, West Haven.
June 5
6th annual Hunger Awareness Day. See story, above
right.
June 10
"Drive Away Hunger" Food Drive. The Town of North Branford is hoping
to collect one ton of food for Connecticut Food Bank. Bring a non-perishable food donation and come "Touch-a-Truck." 1 – 4 p.m. North Branford Auditorium, Route 80.
June 20
CFB's East Haven Warehouse Open House. Peek behind the scenes and
learn how you can help alleviate hunger in your community. Free and open to everyone. Refreshments provided by Panera Bread. 5 - 8 p.m. 150 Bradley St., East Haven. For more information, contact Jennifer Doron at (203) 469-5000,
ext. 309, or jdoron@ctfoodbank.org.
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CFB Happenings
In honor of Hunger Awareness Day, Connecticut Food Bank is issuing a "Food Stamp Challenge." While most of us can’t truly
know what it is like to be hungry every day, the Food Stamp Challenge is designed to help us understand the reality of hunger and need in a
meaningful way. Participants are challenged to live on the average food stamp allotment, $5.00 per day, per individual, for one
day, one week or one month, beginning Monday, June 4. You can share your experiences with postings on CT Food Bank's website. For more
information, click here.
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Wow! With the support of Walkers, donors, sponsors and volunteers, the 2007 Walk Against
Hunger, in New Haven and Waterbury, raised an astonishing $140,000 for the fight against hunger in our communities. Lenora Moore-Turner
of New Haven raised $3,673, earning her the grand prize of a pair of tickets on Southwest Airlines. To read about the New Haven event held on May 6, click
here.
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Hunger in the News
ShopRite's Partners in Caring program and General Mills are looking for "Hunger-Fighting SuperKids."
Parents, teachers and the general community can nominate kids who have used their strength and skills to help others by writing an essay (300 words
or less) about a SuperKid. Winners will receive 2,500 bonus Box Tops for their schools, a $500 donation to the hunger-relief organization of their
choice, and may appear on a limited edition Cheerios box this fall. The deadline is June 15. Click here for details!
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Make your voice heard on the 2007 Farm Bill which includes nutrition funding for programs such as Food
Stamps. The Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) has put together an
extensive web page devoted to the Farm Bill and explaining its importance to hunger-relief efforts and other social services. You can
call or visit your legislators, send an e-mail postcard, attend a town
hall meeting, and educate yourself and others about the importance of nutrition programs. For the FRAC Farm Bill web page, click
here.
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Last year, Connecticut was selected as one of six new states to implement the
USDA's "Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program"(FFVP)
in 25 schools. While problems with funding delayed implementation until this February, it is already being called a rousing success by
educators. FFVP provides free fresh and dried fruit, and fresh vegetables throughout the school day in one or more areas chosen by the
school. The schools are required to publicize the availability of the fruit and vegetables to all students. FFVP is currently active
in fourteen states and two Indian Tribal Organizations, with the goals of providing healthier food choices, increasing
children’s fruit and vegetable consumption; and improving their overall health. For more on FFVP in Connecticut, click here.
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