Kerry Wood

With the prolonged impact of the COVID-19 pandemic being felt by Connecticut families and individuals, local food distribution facilities continue to see strong demand from area residents. That’s why Representative Kerry Wood is proud to announce today that Wethersfield Food and Clothing Bank, a local food pantry providing hospitality to those in need, will benefit from a second $25,000 grant from the James M. Cox Foundation.

The James M. Cox Foundation is the charitable arm of Cox Enterprises and the parent company of Cox Communications and Cox Automotive. In response to the growing strain on feeding the community, the foundation announced a $25,000 donation to support people in need where Cox lives and works earlier this year, with similar grants allocated to Enfield Loaves and Fishes and Cheshire Community Food Pantry.

"When it comes to taking care of your own, the Wethersfield Food and Clothing Bank has done a phenomenal job of keeping up with unprecedented need from our friends and neighbors,” said Representative Wood. “As we continue to see our communities recover, it’s clear we’re still not quite out of the woods – and the continued support of the James M. Cox Foundation has been essential to organizations like these having a pivotal role in the recovery.”

The Wethersfield Food and Clothing Bank has steadfastly addressed the increased demand for food assistance as a result of the COVID-19 public health emergency and has continued to see record high demand throughout the fall and winter seasons.

"While we may be looking ahead to brighter days, food and clothing pantries like ours continue to deal with the realities of what’s right in front of us,” said Erica Texeira, Assistant Director of Social and Youth Services, Wethersfield Food and Clothing Bank. “Our community will be coming back to life in the months that follow, and we are grateful for Representative Wood and the James M. Cox Foundation for helping us fulfill our mission through this generous donation.”

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About Cox Automotive

Cox Automotive Inc. makes buying, selling, owning and using cars easier for everyone. The global company’s 34,000-plus team members and family of brands, including Autotrader®, Clutch Technologies, Dealer.com®, Dealertrack®, Kelley Blue Book®, Manheim®, NextGear Capital®, VinSolutions®, vAuto® and Xtime®, are passionate about helping millions of car shoppers, 40,000 auto dealer clients across five continents and many others throughout the automotive industry thrive for generations to come. Cox Automotive is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises Inc., a privately-owned, Atlanta-based company with revenues of $21 billion. www.coxautoinc.com

About Cox Communications

Cox Communications is committed to creating meaningful moments of human connection through technology. The largest private broadband company in America, we proudly serve six and a half million homes and businesses across 18 states. We're dedicated to empowering others to build a better future and celebrate diverse products, people, suppliers, communities and the characteristics that make each one unique. Cox Communications is the largest division of Cox Enterprises, a family-owned business founded in 1898 by Governor James M. Cox.

About the James M. Cox Foundation

The James M. Cox Foundation is named in honor of Cox Enterprises' founder and provides funding for capital campaigns and special projects in communities where the company operates. James M. Cox was Ohio's first three-term governor and the 1920 Democratic nominee for president of the United States. The Foundation concentrates its community support in several areas including: conservation and environment; early childhood education; empowering families and individuals for success; and health.