Cornerstone Issues Plea For Food Pantry Items

VERNON, CT — Officials at the Cornerstone Foundation began the new year with an impassioned plea to stock its food panty.

Some items are "urgently needed." They include:

• Cans of tuna
• Cans of beans or corn
• Pasta sauce in plastic or aluminum cans (not glass containers)
• Cans of tomato or chicken noodle soup
• Canned pasta
• Rice side dishes in boxes or pouches
• Instant potato pouches
• Four-packs of pudding

Cornerstone officials said "regular-sized" packages are needed, not large family packs. The smaller sizes make the items easier to carry, they said.

The food pantry is located at 3 Prospect St. in the Rockville section of Vernon. Donations are accepted on Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday mornings. If the Food Cupboard is closed, donations may be dropped off at the Cornerstone Community Kitchen at 15 Prospect St.