A month after announcing that Connecticut Food Bank and Foodshare are in discussions to merge as one statewide organization, the two food banks announced the launch of three new food distributions in New London, Norwich and Norwalk replicating Foodshare’s emergency drive-thru food distribution at Rentschler Field in East Hartford.

“Hunger doesn’t care where you live,” said Jason Jakubowski, President and CEO of Foodshare. “And hunger is not contained to any one region here in Connecticut. By launching these additional drive-thru, COVID-conscious sites we are continuing to bring hope to the many Connecticut families affected by this pandemic.”

“These weekly emergency food distributions in New London, Norwalk, and Norwich are a result of the combined resources and expertise made possible by this expected combination of the two food banks,” said Connecticut Food Bank Board member Wes Higgins. “These new sites will go a long way to increase access to food for people in Connecticut struggling with hunger due to the pandemic.”

Statewide Drive-Thru Food Distribution Schedule:

• Mondays, starting 1/25 - Norwich
  Address: 28 Stonington Road, Norwich, CT 06360 - in the parking lot across from Pistol Pete's Bar And Grill
  Hours: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
• Tuesdays, starting 1/12 - East Hartford
  Address: Rentschler Field, 615 Silver Lane, East Hartford, CT 06118 - Silver Lane Entrance
  Hours: 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
• Wednesdays, starting 1/13 - Norwalk
  Address: Calf Pasture Beach, 99 Calf Pasture Beach Road, Norwalk, CT 06855
  Hours: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
• Fridays, starting 1/8 - New London
  Address: St Mary Star of the Sea Church, 10 Huntington Street, New London, CT 06320
  Hours: 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Connecticut Food Bank and Foodshare are encouraging people to connect with additional food resources in their community. To access additional food resources call 2-1-1, go to www.211ct.org, visit www.foodshare.org/help or www.ctfoodbank.org/gethelp.