United Way of Western Connecticut is partnering with the Woman’s Club of Greater New Milford to collect food and monetary donations to make Thanksgiving a joyful holiday for families who are struggling this year to pay their bills and put food on their tables.
Called Operation Thanksgiving, it will include a drop-off food collection day at the New Milford Bandstand on November 7 from 10 am to 3 pm. Food items being collected are listed below. Monetary donations are also being accepted on November 7, in the form of cash or checks made out to the Woman’s Club of Greater New Milford. Checks can also be mailed to: Woman’s Club of Greater New Milford, P.O. Box 225, New Milford, CT 06776.
Katy Francis, Community Impact Coordinator for United Way of Western Connecticut in New Milford said she is anticipating the need will be great this year, because of the financial effects of the pandemic. She says that approximately 250 families will benefit from this event.
“With many parents out of work, and children at home more days of the week, family food budgets are stretched to their limits,” said Ms. Francis. “This event brings the Greater New Milford community together to make sure those who are having a tough time this year are able to still have a good Thanksgiving with their families.”
WHAT: Operation Thanksgiving collects food and monetary donations so that financially struggling families can have all the ingredients for a complete Thanksgiving meal, including a turkey. See below for a list of food items being collected. (This event was formerly called Stuff the Gazebo.)
WHEN: Saturday, November 7, 2020 – 10 am to 3 pm, collection of non-perishable food and monetary donations.
WHERE: The Bandstand on the New Milford Green, Main St., New Milford, CT 06776
CONTACT: For more information, or to find out how to make a donation, contact Katy Francis at katy.francis@uwwesternct.org or call 860-354-8800
Non-Perishable Food Items Being Collected:
Pie Crust Mix*
Canned Pie Filling*
Canned Yams*
Cranberry Sauce*
Cream Soups*
Canned/Jarred Gravy
Stuffing Mix
Boxed Mashed Potatoes
Canned Veggies
* Most needed
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