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09/21/2016 02:03 PM

North Branford's 27th Annual Community Food Drive Oct. 22


Last year, volunteers at North Branford Intermediate School sorted through some of the nearly 8,700 donated food items gathered during the 2015 North Branford Community Food Drive. The 2016 North Branford Community Food Drive is set for Sat. Oct. 22.Photo courtesy Food Pantry of North Branford

The 27th Annual North Branford Community Food Drive will be held on Saturday Oct. 22 from 9 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Major support for the drives comes from the students of North Branford Intermediate School and North Branford High School.

Teams of students collect canned goods, pasta, and personal hygiene items from all segments of the community. Community members can get involved by placing donated items in bag and leaving the bag by their residential mailbox on the morning of October 22. Please remember to check expiration dates of food items prior to donating.

Anyone wishing to make a monetary contribution can send a check payable to North Branford Food Drive/NBIS, c/o North Branford Intermediate School, 654 Foxon Road, North Branford, CT 06471

Attention: Alan Davis, Principal.

Supermarket gift cards are also an ideal way to contribute to the food drive.

Teams vie for the most items collected – receiving one point for every item received. Teams with the most points receive gift certificates from local businesses.

A large number of North Branford Public School employees, as well as parents and community-minded individuals, assist at the drive. If you would like to participate, please contact North Branford Intermediate School (203) 484-1500 for more information.

The annual community food drive is spearheaded by North Branford teachers, administrators and students. In addition, North Branford Public Works Department volunteers their services to help distribute the food to the local food pantries.