Trumbull Launches Post-Coronavirus Pandemic 'Local Meals' Effort

TRUMBULL, CT — In an effort to help Trumbull residents and restaurants impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, the town has launched a Local Meals program to help address food insecurity.

Under the program, residents who sign up through the Trumbull Human Services Department or Senior Center will receive an allotment of lunches and/or dinners from one of 13 Trumbull restaurants that are participating in the initiative. All the provided meals are delivery, take out or curbside pickup only.

The program is being funded by a $200,000 federal grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, which is being administered in the state by the Connecticut Department of Housing.

"We have all been through a great deal these past 16 months," said Trumbull First Selectman Vicki Tesoro in a statement. "The pandemic has taken a toll on our businesses and our residents. This program will provide additional commerce to our restaurants and address some of the food insecurity issues the community is still facing."

Click here for more information on the Local Meals program.

This story is part of Patch's new partnership with Feeding America. Patch has partnered with Feeding America to help raise awareness on behalf of the millions of Americans facing hunger. Feeding America, which supports 200 food banks across the country, estimates that in 2020, more than 54 million Americans will not have enough nutritious food to eat due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. This is a Patch social good project; Feeding America receives 100 percent of donations. Find out how you can donate in your community or find a food pantry near you.

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