North Branford Public Schools will once again facilitate the annual Community Food Drive and this year the drive will be working to stock the shelves of the local food pantries.

The 30th Annual North Branford Community Food Drive will be held on Saturday, October 26 from 9 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.  Major support for the drive comes from the students of North Branford Intermediate School (NBIS) and North Branford High School. 

Teams of students collect canned goods, pasta, and personal hygiene items from all segments of the community. Student eams vie for the most items collected – receiving one point for every item received.  Teams with the most points receive gift certificates from local businesses.

Residents can assist by placing items by their mailbox on the morning of October 26. Please remember to check expiration dates of food items prior to donating them.

Anyone wishing to make a monetary contribution may do so by making a check payable to North Branford Food Drive/NBIS.  Payments may be mailed to: North Branford Intermediate School, 654 Foxon Road, North Branford, CT 06471 Attention:Keith O'Rourke, Principal.

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

A large number of North Branford Public School employees as well as parents and community-minded individuals assist at the drive. The drive is spearheaded by North Branford teachers, administrators and students.  In addition, the Public Works Department has volunteered their services to help distribute the food to the local food pantries. Anyone who would like to volunteer to participate is asked to contact NBIS by calling (203) 484-1500 for more information.