Covid has had a dramatic impact on all of us, but for many residents who already lived paycheck-to-paycheck, it has been devastating. With many businesses closed and unemployment applications exceeding 350,000 in the state, putting food on the table has become one of the biggest challenges for families. Local food pantries have seen a doubling and even tripling for those who need food and many are reporting that people they're serving have never sought food assistance before.
To help at-risk Darien residents this Thanksgiving, Darien Human Services is holding a Thanksgiving Grocery Store Gift Card Drive which will take place now through Tuesday 11/24. They will be collecting gift cards to local grocery stores (Stop & Shop, Shop Rite, Palmers, Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods) and distributing them to Darien families and seniors in need.
Please contact Diane Barston, dbarston@darienct.gov, or 203-656-7328 with any questions. With your support, we can help make Thanksgiving a little happier for those who need it most.