Branford Polices Chief Says: 'Give A Cop The Bird'

From the Branford Police Department:

Chief Kevin Halloran is challenging residents to “Give A Cop The Bird” this Saturday, November 12th from 9:00am to 3:00pm. The event, which is in its second year, is held in cooperation with Branford Big Y, 1075 West Main Street 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 Department’s van. Last year Officers and Big Y employees collected over 160 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. We are very grateful to Big Y for their support and commitment to our community and our citizens for their generous support.” said Chief Halloran.

Images via the Branford Police Department: (L-R in picture) Judith Barron, Executive Director, Community Dining Room; Chief Kevin Halloran; Wendy Cowles, Pres. Branford Food Pantry; MaryAnn Granata, Store Director of Branford Big Y