First, the bad news: Food insecurity in our community is a bigger problem every year. Despite all of the wealth in our country, many of our neighbors do not have enough food to eat, let alone money to purchase basic supplies like toilet paper and toothpaste.

 

Now, the good news: The Food Caravan is just one way that our Club helps to support our community and our neighbors. In conjunction with the Conard High Interact Club, we loaded and transported $10,000 worth of groceries from COSTCO in New Britain, to the West Hartford Food Pantry located in Town Hall. Leading the Caravan over the five mile route was a police escort by West Hartford's finest

 

Monies raised from our recent Vines of March Gala and a grant from Rotary District 7890 were used to fund the purchase. What does $10,000 buy? Only 935 Items!

 

It may sound like a lot, but depending on the season, this only represents a three-week supply of what folks in our Town need to get by. And "The Town that Cares Food Pantry" is just one of many groups helping the need in our area.

 

Rotary's global network of more than 1.2 million neighbors, friends, and leaders volunteer their skills and resources to solve issues and address community needs. And you are welcome to join us!

 

More information is scattered all around this page. We meet most Mondays at The Pond House Cafe in Elizabeth Park (12:15 PM). The schedule is below. 

 

Or, contact our Club President, Diane Barber: dianewbarber@gmail.com