The Old Saybrook Fire Department will join Governor M. Jodi Rell on Saturday, July 31, in the “Day of Caring and Compassion” by collecting donations of non-perishable food to help replenish CT’s two main food pantries that feed those in need.
Old Saybrook volunteer firefighters will be on hand at fire headquarters at 310 Main St., Old Saybrook, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon to accept donations to benefit the Foodshare and Connecticut Food Bank pantries.
The Old Saybrook Fire Department, an all-volunteer organization, is one of 12 fire departments across the state to participate in the governor’s Day of Caring and Compassion. Among the items acceptable for drop-off are foods such as pasta, canned goods, peanut butter and other non-perishable items.
Firefighters cannot collect cash or non-food items as part of the program to help those in need.
Other fire departments participating in the July 31 event include Danbury, Enfield, Fairfield, Middletown, North Windham, Norwich, Waterbury, West Hartford, West Haven, Westport and Willimantic.
Posted on July 21st, 2010 | category: Announcements
