November 14, 2017: Branford Police Chief Kevin Halloran is challenging residents to "Give A Cop The Bird" this Saturday, November 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Branford Big Y, 1075 West Main Street. The event, which is in its third year, is held in cooperation with Bi Y and and benefits Branford's Food Pantry and Community Dining Room.

Branford Police officers and Big Y staff will be in front of the store collecting turkeys and non-perishable food trying to fill the police van. Last year, oficers and Big Y employees collected over 160 frozen turkeys and hundreds of pounds of canned goods from shoppers for the holiday season.

"This is a wonderful opportunity for our officers, working together with the management and staff at Big Y and our community, to collect turkeys and food that will benefit the less fortunate in our community," said Chief Halloran. "We are very grateful to Big Y for their support and commitment to our community and our citizens for their generous support."