(January 19, 2010) – Bread for Life and the Southington Board of Education announced today that they have formed a collaboration to expand the elementary school breakfast program. The breakfast program was started a few months ago at Flanders Elementary School and is currently providing breakfast daily to 35 children. This new collaboration will enable the program to expand to Derynoski and Thalberg Elementary Schools and will ensure that an estimated 100 additional children receive daily breakfast at no cost to them.

The weather didn’t cooperate, but many individuals and families still came out to attend Bread for Life’s 25^th anniversary celebration at Camp Sloper Outdoor Center.  The party was held to celebrate the organization’s anniversary and to collect food to “Fill Our Van”.  Donations will be used at the Southington Community Pantry, a collaborative effort of Southington Community Services and Bread for Life.  At the pantry non-perishable food items are distributed daily to families in need of supplemental groceries.

Bill McDougall, Chairman of the Board of Bread for Life, said, “Because of the weather, some people just drove in and dropped off food.  Others stayed to enjoy the party.  I am so proud to be a part of this generous, giving community.  We put out the call and our neighbors and friends responded by twice filling our van with much needed food.  I would also like to thank the many volunteers who worked so hard to make our celebration such a success.”

Janet Mellon, Director of Southington Community Services, stated “Last month we put out the news that we needed food for our pantry and donations came pouring in from churches, clubs, retail establishments and individuals.  Because of the response, we were able to meet the needs of the hungry without any interruption.  Although the immediate shortage has been dealt with, we want people to know that the need continues.  We have gone from 100 individuals being assisted weekly to 500 in just one year.  During these difficult economic times and with winter heating needs approaching, we know that that need will continue to grow.”

Non-perishable food donations can be made daily at Bread for Life, Friendship Hall (behind the Masonic Hall), Main Street, Southington, from 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or at Southington Community Services, 91 Norton Street, Plantsville, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  If anyone has a large donation to make, we will be glad to come pick it up with our van.  Please call Eldon Hafford at 860-276-8389 or Janet Mellon at 860-628-3761.

Eldon Hafford, Executive Director of Bread for Life, said, “The motto of our organization is ‘that no one may go hungry’.  Because of the generosity of the people in the Southington community, we are meeting our goal in our town.  Thank you Southington.”

Southington, CT  (August 15, 2009) – Roger's Orchards will host a walk-a-thon to benefit Bread for Life on August 30, beginning at 9 a.m.  The price of admission is $10 per adult and $6 per child.  All proceeds will benefit Bread for Life.  Bring the family to enjoy music by Last Fair Deal and free apple cider and donuts.

Enjoy a walk through our beautiful orchards while benefiting Bread for Life and helping us celebrate our 200th harvest.  The route is approximately three miles of easy terrain and is suitable for all ages. Each entrant will receive a free Rogers Orchards reusable shopping bag.

Registration forms will be available on the day of the event or during the week before at both Rogers Orchards locations.

Location:
Rogers Orchards -- Shuttle Meadow Farm

Pick Your Own area 
17 Long Bottom Rd.
Southington, CT 06489

Southington, CT  (September 1, 2009) – The Southington Community Pantry, a collaborative effort of Southington Community Services and Bread for Life, is in need of non-perishable food items to be distributed to the needy.  “Due to the downturn in our economy, we have seen a large increase in the number of families needing our assistance.   Our donations are no longer keeping up with the need,” stated Janet Mellon, Director of Southington Community Services.”

At the pantry non-perishable food items are distributed daily to families in need of supplemental groceries.  “While we are in need of all non-perishable food items, the greatest need is for cereal, pasta, pasta sauce, tuna fish, peanut butter and jelly,” Ms. Mellon continued.  “We are working within the community to raise awareness of our need.  We’ve appealed to the churches and are in the process of working with businesses in our community to conduct food drives on our behalf.”

Eldon Hafford, Executive Director of Bread for Life, said, “The motto of our organization is ‘that no one may go hungry’.  We are doing everything we can think of to raise the donations needed to assure that everyone in our town has enough food to provide meals for their families, but we need help.”

Non-perishable food donations can be made daily at Bread for Life, Friendship Hall (behind the Masonic Hall), Main Street, Southington, from 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or at Southington Community Services, 91 Norton Street, Plantsville, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  If anyone has a large donation to make, we will be glad to come pick it up with our van.  Please call Eldon Hafford at 860-276-8389 or Janet Mellon at 860-628-3761.