The Avon Theatre is teaming up with P2P to conduct a Spring Food Drive! All are welcome to participate by dropping off canned and non-perishable food items at the movie theatre. Moviegoers can deliver items when coming to enjoy a film, or anyone can drop off items any day of the week during showtimes (Monday-Friday from 6 pm-10 pm and Saturday-Sunday from 3 pm-10 pm). Donations will be delivered to P2P.
The most needed food pantry items are:
- Hearty Soups
- Pasta & Sauce
- Peanut Butter & Jelly
- Canned Tuna & Chicken
- Dried & Canned Beans
- Cold Cereal & Oatmeal
ABOUT P2P
Person-to-Person (P2P) is a non-profit agency dedicated to providing individuals and families with essential resources to help them overcome daily challenges and put them on a path toward economic stability. Food insecurity in the state has more than doubled to 23% since the start of the pandemic. Established in 1968, P2P serves the communities of Darien, New Canaan, Norwalk, Stamford, Weston, Westport, and Wilton. To learn more, visit Person-to-Person online here.
The Avon Theatre in Stamford is open for in-person moviegoing every day. The theatre is currently operating with safety protocols in place, as patrons continue to enjoy the mix of new releases and classic films. For detailed information about our safety protocols, please visit this link.
ABOUT THE AVON:
The Avon Theatre is a member-supported, non-profit cultural hub, dedicated to presenting the film in its highest form, and thriving because of the support of our patrons and community. In addition to an exciting slate of new releases, The Avon brings you one-of-a-kind special events and monthly programs. We are proud to provide a forum for in-person, community dialogue with directors, actors, and other luminaries in a vibrant “Main Street America” setting.