Walk Against Hunger

Did you know that nearly 400,000 people in Connecticut are food insecure, meaning they do not have access to enough healthy food to thrive?

My job Hands On Hartford Friends & Family team is raising awareness about food insecurity in Connecticut, and every donation you give to us through the Walk Against Hunger will go to support our neighbors experiencing hunger and food insecurity.

Hands On Hartford is one of Hartford’s largest basic needs non-profits, serving the community in the areas of food, housing and health for the past 56 years.

Many of our integral programs focus on food insecurity, with our MANNA Community Pantry providing fresh produce, meat, dairy, eggs, nonperishables, and toiletries to over 1,100 households per month at about 46 lbs of food per household. We also provide halal meat and other halal-friendly foods to folks who require that diet.

Our kids' Backpack Nutrition Program provides healthy, kid-friendly snacks and meals for 231 children from 8 Hartford schools to support them on weekends throughout the school year, helping them be well-nourished and ready to learn come Monday morning.

100% of donations dedicated to Hands On Hartford through the Walk Against Hunger will go directly to these two vital programs.

Here’s how you can make a difference:

1. Donate: No contribution is too small! Every dollar makes an impact. For example:

$10 provides 4 weekend meals for a child facing food insecurity.
$25 provides 15 lbs of fresh produce, milk, and eggs for a family in need.
$50 covers a full month of weekend meals for a child facing food insecurity.
$100 provides 15 lbs of fresh produce, milk, and eggs for 5 families in need.

Please help raise enough money to support this amazing cause. https://donate.ctfoodshare.org/profile/84792

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