I was at my monthly book club meeting last night and we got on the topic of what everyone was doing for Thanksgiving. I have some ambitious friends and a few are hosting up to 20 people for the upcoming holiday. I’m being a mooch and going home to Vermont to see my parents and in-laws for turkey day.
I often take for granted the fact that I have a roof over my head and food to eat, every single day. Unfortunately there are many people in the Greater Hartford area that are not as fortunate. Here’s how you can help…
Locally, there is a fantastic organization, Foodshare, that helps needy people throughout the year. Foodshare is a regional food bank that serves both Hartford and Tolland counties by distributing food to community kitchens, emergency shelters, food pantries, and other anti-hunger programs.
Foodshare is now running their “A Turkey and a Twenty” program. You can help them meet their goal of 14,600 turkeys for the holidays by offering to donate a turkey. By providing an additional $20 donation, you can feed a hungry neighbor for an additional 20 days.
You can learn more about Foodshare and their “A Turkey and a Twenty” program here… Be thankful for what you’ve received this year and share it with those less fortunate!