Bridges® by Epoch at Norwalk Holds Holiday Food Drive

Darien, CT. – Bridges® by EPOCH at Norwalk held a holiday food drive that collected more than 40 bags of food for a local nonprofit.

Bridges® by EPOCH at Norwalk’s Senior Advisor Stephanie Riggio said the holiday food drive benefitted Person to Person, a local support agency that serves lower Fairfield County including the Darien, Norwalk and Stamford area.

The food was donated by local professionals and partners, staff, resident families, and people in the community, she said. Beans, pasta, rice, canned goods, snacks, cereals and other nonperishable items will be distributed to those in need.

“We received an overwhelming response and are very touched by the outpouring of generosity,’’ said Riggio. “At Bridges® by Epoch we work to form partnerships that support our local communities.”

Person to Person supports families and individuals as they move toward stability with healthy food, clothing, housing assistance, and a path to economic opportunity. It currently serves approximately 28,000 individuals in lower Fairfield County, including the towns of Darien, New Canaan, Norwalk, Stamford, Weston, Westport, and Wilton.

About EPOCH Senior Living

Waltham-based EPOCH Senior Living has been a leader in New England senior living since 1997. Known for delivering outstanding experiences and purpose-built properties, the organization currently operates 11 Bridges® by EPOCH communities and five Waterstone Senior Living communities throughout the Northeast. EPOCH is committed to providing premier residences, high-touch services and wellness opportunities that enable seniors to enjoy comfortable, healthy and dignified lifestyles in gracious settings. Bridges® by EPOCH is New England's largest stand-alone memory care assisted living provider.