Granby Memorial High School’s National Honor Society Supports Granby Food Bank Program with “Empty Bowls” Fundraiser

The Farmington Valley VNA's Granby Food Bank program has gratefully accepted a $2,734.00 donation from the Granby Memorial High School's National Honor Society. The donation represents the results of the "Empty Bowls Project" fundraiser, held annually each spring, at which Granby Memorial High School students serve soup in hand-crafted, glazed clay bowls in an effort to fight hunger in their community by raising money for the Granby Food Bank. Operated by the Farmington Valley Visiting Nurse Association at their satellite office at 248 Salmon Brook Street in Granby, the Granby Food Bank program benefits Granby and Hartland residents in need of assistance, is staffed entirely by volunteers, and relies on the benevolence of the community for food and monetary donations. "The Granby Food Bank program is currently assisting over 80 families each week," said Lori Hoover, Manager of the Community Programs Department. "On a regular basis, our Food Bank consistently needs non-perishable food and household items including canned meat products, canned fruit, juice, 'meal helper' products, paper goods, and hygiene products. Grocery story gift cards, cash donations, and gifts such as this allow our volunteers to purchase items that need to be replenished. We are very fortunate and thankful for the generosity of the Granby community to be able to help those in need."