Granby Super Stop & Shop Patrons Provide "Food for Friends"

An abundance of generosity was displayed at Granby Super Stop & Shop this past holiday season as patrons participated in the November 2013 "Food for Friends" fundraising initiative to benefit local food pantries. The Granby Food Bank Program, located in the Farmington Valley VNA's satellite office at 248 Salmon Brook Street, was the recipient of the funds raised when store patrons contributed $1, $3, or $5 at checkout registers, or purchased and donated pre-packaged Hunger Relief Boxes for $10.

Store Manager Ed Antos presented Incy S. Muir, Executive Director, and Amanda Neal, RN, Manager of Community Health Programs, with a $4,165.80 check representing the largest donation the Granby Food Bank Program has received from the Granby Super Stop & Shop "Food for Friends" campaign.

"Stop & Shop is committed to being a better neighbor in all the communities in which we serve and we are so pleased for all the support we have received from our customers and associates in the fight against hunger," said Lindsay Hawley, spokesperson for Stop & Shop New England.

The Granby Food Bank Program is staffed entirely by volunteers, and relies on members of the community for monetary, gift card, and food donations. The Food Bank is consistently in need of non-perishable foods, household cleaning products, personal hygiene items, and pet food. Donations may be dropped off weekdays between 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Please visit www.farmingtonvalleyvna.org for information on ways to support this essential community resource.