West Hartford's 'Block Party' This Weekend To Help Others As Well

WEST HARTFORD, CT — The town is hoping folks can come out for one last outdoor community celebration before the cold-weather season fully arrives.

That celebration comes in the form of the second annual Community Block Party, which will take place at West Hartford Town Hall on Sunday, Nov. 2, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

West Hartford Town Hall is located at 50 S. Main St.

The event is being hosted by the Town of West Hartford, RiseUP for Arts, West Hartford Public Schools, and the America 250 West Hartford Committee.

This fun-filled day will include:

• Music by DJ Odail Sound

• Local food trucks

• Community activities for all ages

• Indigenous dancers and singers at 1 p.m.

"Come celebrate our vibrant community and connect with town departments, schools, community organizations, friends, family, and neighbors. This is a free event and open to everyone—don’t miss it," wrote event organizers in a release.

Food donations

With federal SNAP food assistance benefits slated to cease this weekend, leaving folks in need hungry, community leaders are also using Sunday's event to collect food and financial donations to help the local food bank.

As a result, folks will be there to collect donations for the West Hartford Food Pantry and the Town That Cares Fund.

Among the high-priority items are: canned fruit, cereal, pasta, rice, peanut butter, soup, canned meats, snacks, hygiene products, and more.

People can also scan a QR code to donate to the Town That Cares Fund or do so online.

"Let’s show what community is all about—neighbors supporting neighbors," wrote organizers.

For more information on the West Hartford Food Pantry, click on this link.