BRANFORD, CT— The Liberty Bank Foundation has awarded a $2,000 grant to Feed Branford Kids of Branford to support its weekend backpack program.

“We're proud to support programs like this that help nourish school children over weekends, and that let them return to class on Monday alert and ready to learn,” said Jane Brosnan, program associate, Liberty Bank Foundation.

Since its inception in 1997, the Liberty Bank Foundation has awarded over $11.2 million in grants to nonprofit organizations within Liberty Bank's market area. The foundation seeks to improve the quality of life for people of low or moderate income by investing in three areas: education to promote economic success for children and families; affordable housing; and nonprofit capacity building. Along with its grant‐making, the foundation strives to foster the convening and collaboration of nonprofits, funders, business, and government to address community issues.

Photo: Liberty Bank Branch Manager Rachel Schneidt (l) presents a check to Feed Branford Kids CEO Dr. Carol Stewart. Feed Branford Kids is an all-volunteer organization that currently provides approximately 200 elementary school children with two meals per weekend every weekend throughout the school year.