December 3, 2024

Newtown Legislators to Host Holiday Food Drive

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Newtown Legislators to Host Holiday Food Drive

NEWTOWN — State Representatives Mitch Bolinsky (R-106) and Martin Foncello (R-107) will be hosting a Holiday Food Drive for the FAITH Food Pantry in Newtown next Friday December 13th.

The Newtown legislators want to help fill the pantry’s shelves in advance of the Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year’s holidays, to make the season a bit less stressful for local residents in-need.

Please join them on Friday, December 13^th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Big Y in Newtown on 6 Queen Street. Bolinsky and Foncello will be stationed outside the Big Y entrance. A short list of the most needed necessities will be available from Newtown’s State Reps on the day of the event, and in advance at the link below.

Details:

What: Holiday Food Drive
When: Friday, December 13^th from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: Big Y Newtown, at 6 Queen Street

Here is the Amazon Wish list of donations most in-need by FAITH Food Pantry: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/34Y8RSESZ804O?ref_=wl_share

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