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UPDATED DATE: Rep. Foncello To Host ‘Restock the Shelves’ Food Drive for Walnut Hill Community Church Food Pantry

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Bethel, CT. – State Representative Martin Foncello (R-107) is hosting a food drive on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Big Y World Class Market on Stony Hill Road in Bethel to benefit Walnut Hill Community Church Food Pantry, by helping restock the shelves as we head into the summer season to help make the transition from school meals to summer less stressful for local residents in-need.

WHAT: Bethel Food Drive

WHEN: Tuesday, July 8 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

WHERE: Big Y World Class Market

83 Stony Hill Rd, Bethel, CT 06801

The highest needs are canned proteins (like tuna, beef, chicken, salmon, spam) and baby food.

The food pantry is partnered with CT Foodshare, which is a member of the Feeding America nationwide network of food banks. More than 1,550 families receive food each month at their two food distributions in Bethel and Derby, CT.

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