Windsor's "500 Cans in 5 Hours" Food Drive Challenge

This has been a difficult winter for many Windsor residents because of the extreme cold and recent snows. That is why a group of Windsor residents is inviting the public to support a non-contact, safe “500 Cans in Five Hours Food Drive Challenge” to benefit the Windsor Food & Fuel Bank.

On Saturday, February 22nd between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., anyone can drive their vehicle up to Berkshire Hathaway Home Services at 240 Bloomfield Ave. in Windsor, stay inside their car or truck, and volunteers will safely remove donations of nonperishable food from the back seat or trunk. Items needed at this time include canned chicken; baked goods, coffee/tea, canned pasta, soups and stews, baked beans, condiments, crackers, cereal, peanut butter & jelly, canned fruits and vegetables, as well as diapers and personal hygiene products. This drive-up collection event will be held rain or shine.

This February 22nd grassroots non-contact collection effort has been organized by local Berkshire Hathaway realtor Sharon Dillon Rispoli and a group of her friends. “Windsor is so fortunate to have a local food and fuel bank that supports residents who need a little help, and this is a safe, easy way that anyone can drive up, donate food, and feel good about supporting our community,” explains Ms. Dillon Rispoli. “Every food item will help our neighbors, and we encourage people to tell their friends to come drive up too.”

For more information about the February 22nd “500 Cans in 5 Hours Food Drive Challenge” to benefit the Windsor Food & Fuel Bank, contact Sharon Dillon Rispoli at 860-205-9316.

The Windsor Food & Fuel Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was founded in 1967 as the Windsor Community Service Council (WCSC). The all-volunteer Board, along with our partners at Windsor Social Services, works to accomplish our Mission of ensuring that is to ensure that no Windsor resident goes hungry, is cold, or goes without basic necessities. The generosity of local individuals, businesses, civic and religious organizations provides for 95 percent of the WF&FB’s annual operating budget. If you are a Windsor resident and not a current client of the Windsor Food & Fuel Bank but find yourself in need of food assistance, call the Windsor Social Services office at 860-285-1839, Mondays through Fridays. Information is also available at www.townofwindsorct.com/social-services and at www.windsorfoodbank.org