Rentschler Field Food Distribution Extended Through October
Foodshare’s food distribution at Rentschler Field in East Hartford will continue three days per week throughout October. At this site alone, Foodshare has served over 175,000 households and has distributed over 4 million meals since the start of the pandemic.
New Schedule:
Open Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Closed Mondays and Wednesdays
Address:
615 Silver Lane, East Hartford, CT 06118
Silver Lane entrance; gates will close at 12:00 PM
This emergency distribution at Rentschler Field is in addition to Foodshare’s ongoing efforts to provide food to a network of over 260 pantries, community kitchens, and Mobile Foodshare sites throughout the region.
Community members can access help through the following:
• Mobile Foodshare: An outdoor pantry-on-wheels, to find a site near you please text “FOODSHARE” to 85511 or go to www.foodshare.org/mobile.
• Food Pantries: To find a food pantry and other resources near you, call 2-1-1 or go to www.211ct.org.
Foodshare’s Institute for Hunger Research & Solutions
Created in 2019, Foodshare’s Institute serves as a resource for food banks and community partners by developing innovative and evidence-based programs that promote health and long-term solutions to hunger. The Institute conducts research and provides trainings and services so that others can implement best practices within the charitable food network.
The Institute conducted two guest surveys at the Rentschler Field distribution to help identify the impact of COVID-19. With over 1,400 total participants, the surveys helped Foodshare understand both the economic impact of the crisis and how we can best serve guests in the coming months. Here are a few of the results:
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In response to the survey results, Foodshare’s Institute is partnering with Feeding America, the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, the Houston Food Bank and Urban Alliance to coordinate an Economic Shock Pilot program. Through the pilot, Foodshare’s Institute will provide referrals for additional resources and budget coaching to households with children, with the goal of helping people rebound from the economic impact of COVID-19 and get back on their feet.
For more information about the Institute or the Economic Shock Pilot, contact Katie Martin at kmartin@foodshare.org. |
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Foodshare Virtual Walk Against Hunger
Thank you for supporting Foodshare’s Virtual Walk Against Hunger! Even though we couldn’t hold our 37th Annual Walk Against Hunger in person, our community rallied together like they do every year to support our neighbors facing food insecurity. We are so grateful for all who participated to benefit our partner programs and Foodshare!
Online fundraising for the Foodshare Virtual Walk Against Hunger will remain open until Friday, October 9 at 12:00 PM.
Voter Registration
Did you know you can register to vote online if you are a Connecticut resident? Have you moved recently? Make sure to update your address in time for the November election! You can register, check that your information is up-to-date and even find your polling place. The deadline to register or update your registration is October 27th - don’t miss this opportunity to vote!
Run For Foodshare
We are excited to partner with OneDigital Health & Benefits for their annual virtual race. The event will begin on October 26 and you will have a week to log as many miles as you can. This year is a little different as you will be able to log miles multiples ways. Boxing, Running, Walking, Yoga, any sort of wellness activity is included! OneDigital’s team New England is raising funds that directly impact Foodshare. Register here and select the team name New England. Foodshare registrants can use the code “FOODSHARE” to get $5 off registration. |
Turkey and Thirty
Because of COVID-19 we won’t be out in the community collecting turkeys this year, but we need your support more than ever. Foodshare aims to purchase enough turkeys for every family in need. This year we are asking the community to show their support for our Turkey and Thirty celebration by donating online. Stay tuned!
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