MEDIA ALERT - Tues 12/23 United Way's School Break Groceries mobilizes volunteers to get food to New Haven Public School families over winter break

[Caitlin Dalton]

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Caitlin Dalton, Sr. Director of Marketing and Engagement

United Way of Greater New Haven

cell (203) 887-8827 | cda...@uwgnh.org

MEDIA ALERT

United Way of Greater New Haven mobilizes volunteers to distribute groceries to New Haven Public School students and families ahead of the holiday break

New Haven, CT — Join United Way of Greater New Haven as host another School Break Groceries pop-up food pantry at John Martinez School.  

 

On Tuesday, December 23rd, a team of United Way volunteers will work together to set up a food pantry and distribute groceries to New Haven Public School students and families. In New Haven, nearly 14,500 students qualify for free and reduced lunch. For these students’ families, winter break and other extended periods away from school are difficult times as meals missed during breaks put additional strain on family grocery budgets.  

 

Because of this, United Way of Greater New Haven will mobilize volunteers and distribute groceries to nearly 1,600 families and individuals across four New Haven school sites, including John Martinez School. Pantry staples for this distribution have been purchased from CT Foodshare, while produce has been purchased from Carbonella & DeSarbo.  

Tuesday, 12/23: 2:45-4:15 PM: John Martinez School Break Groceries Food Pantry

VISUALS: Volunteers setting up the food pantry, distributing food, and serving NHPS families

WHAT: Photo, video, and interview opportunity

WHEN: Tuesday, 12/23: 2:45-4:15 PM

WHERE: John Martinez School, 100 James Street, New Haven

WHO:  Maria Arnold, Chief Advancement Officer, United Way of Greater New Haven

               Members of the Board of Directors of United Way of Greater New Haven

               United Way Volunteers

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Caitlin Dalton (she/her)  Sr. Dir. of Marketing & Engagement United Way of Greater New Haven  (c) 203.887.8827 | cda...@uwgnh.org

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