Media Alert: 6/23-6/25 United Way brings volunteers together to support food access during Week of Action

[Caitlin Dalton]

PRESS CONTACT:

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 brings volunteers together

to support food access during Week of Action

New Haven, CT — From June 23 through June 26, United Way of Greater New Haven will bring together volunteers from across the region for its annual Week of Action. Throughout the week, community members will participate in hands-on service projects designed to increase food access, support local food related nonprofits, and meet the needs of families across Greater New Haven.

 

Throughout the week, volunteers will distribute fresh produce to families, serve warm meals to individuals and families, and lend a hand by refreshing the outdoor space at a food bank. Join us at one of these events below:

Guilford Food Bank Outdoor Clean-Up, Tuesday, 6/23, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

• VISUALS: Volunteers cleaning up the outdoor area around the food bank.
• WHAT: Photo, video, and interview opportunity
• LOCATION: Guilford Food Bank, 45 Stone House Ln, Guilford, CT 06437
• WHO: United Way staff and volunteers and Guilford Food Bank staff

Keefe Center Farmer’s Market, Thursday, 6/25, 9:30 AM – 10 AM

• VISUALS: Volunteers distributing fresh produce to community members.
• WHAT: Photo, video, and interview opportunity
• LOCATION: Keefe Center, 11 Pine St, Hamden, CT 06514
• WHO: United Way staff and volunteers and Keefe Center staff

Community Dinner with Dinner for a Dollar, Friday, 6/26, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

• VISUALS: Volunteers serving dinner to community members.
• WHAT: Photo, video, and interview opportunity
• LOCATION: Grace and St Peter's Church’s Parking Lot, 2927 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, CT 06518
• WHO: United Way staff and volunteers and Keefe Center staff

 

Week of Action Sponsors:

This year, Week of Action is sponsored by Comcast, Carmody Torrance, Industrial Flow Solutions, Yale New Haven Health, Jordan’s Furniture, and Eversource.

About United Way of Greater New Haven:

For 105 years, United Way of Greater New Haven has been bringing people together to turn challenges into possibilities and hope into action. Together, we’re building communities where children are nurtured, families are thriving, and neighbors have opportunities to reach their full potential. Join us at www.uwgnh.org.

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[Caitlin Dalton]

PLEASE NOTE: Due to forecasted rain, the volunteer event at Guilford Food Bank has been moved to Thursday, July 9.

PRESS CONTACT:

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 brings volunteers together

to support food access during Week of Action

New Haven, CT — From June 23 through June 26, United Way of Greater New Haven will bring together volunteers from across the region for its annual Week of Action. Throughout the week, community members will participate in hands-on service projects designed to increase food access, support local food related nonprofits, and meet the needs of families across Greater New Haven.

 

Throughout the week, volunteers will distribute fresh produce to families, serve warm meals to individuals and families, and lend a hand by refreshing the outdoor space at a food bank. Join us at one of these events below:

Guilford Food Bank Outdoor Clean-Up, *NEW DATE - Thursday, July 9*, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

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