State Representative Tracy Marra (R-141) joined a large group of friends and volunteers to fill themed bags to assist Norwalk's Filling in the Blanks fulfill their mission to help thousands of children this holiday season!

Rep. Marra has been a longtime supporter of this incredible organization and its mission, and has been involved with several previous events, including packing backpacks and collecting board games.

"The incredible work being done by the staff and volunteers of Filling in the Blanks' is incredible and makes a difference right here in our community," Rep. Marra said. "Their commitment to our children is amazing and I am thrilled to be able to once again help their mission of providing much-needed supplies throughout Norwalk, Darien and the surrounding area."

During their recent packing event, in less than two hours nearly two dozen people packed more than 400 bags with food and snacks, warm gloves, a special surprise gift, and gift cards donated by the Norwalk Chick-Fil-A!

According to the organization, Filling in the Blanks is a 501(c)3 nonprofit founded in 2013 by mothers and community activists, Shawnee Knight and Tina Kramer, as a way to marry their loves of community, children, food and charity.  They currently serve more than 200 sites around Fairfield, Westchester, and Putnam Counties and have delivered more than four million meals to children in low-income households. Ninety nine percent of their food is purchased with money raised through grants, donations, and fundraisers. Currently, Filling in the Blanks serves more than 10,000 children.

For more information about Filling in the Blanks and their mission, please go to: https://www.fillingintheblanks.org/aboutus