Food Drive In New Canaan Sunday To Honor 9/11 Victims

Press release from the Office of State Representative Lucy Dathan:

September 12 2020

New Canaan, CT –For the last two decades on September 11, we come together to remember those who perished in the tragic terrorists’ attacks on 9/11/01. This year to honor and remember the thousands of lives that were lost, State Rep Lucy Dathan is organizing a “one for one" food drive, with the goal of collecting 3,000 food items, representing one for each victim. The drive will be on Sunday, September 13 from 10am-1pm in the parking lot of the New Canaan Library.

“Many of us commemorate the Americans who were tragically lost on September 11th with acts of service and kindness,” Lucy Dathan explained. “It is in that spirit we are holding this food drive for our neighbors in need.

“Please stop by the New Canaan Library on Sunday to drop off nonperishables and encourage your friends and family to also contribute healthy food items. The Person-To-Person mobile van will be on site to gather the items, following all safe socially distanced protocols.”

If you cannot make it to the library during the hours of the food drive, you can donate online https://p2phelps.org/donate/

Person-To-Person (P2P) is a community supported agency with locations in Darien, Norwalk and Stamford, that provides individuals and families with assistance for basic needs to overcome daily challenges and connections to resources to improve their lives.

Join us in promoting healthier eating habits. Look for items labeled: low/no sodium, low/no sugar added, made from whole grains, etc. Most important current food needs include:

• Fruits & Vegetables
• Cereal
• PB & Jelly
• Tuna
• Black or Red Kidney Beans
• Pasta or Rice
• Soup
Please consider donating your food items in a reusable grocery bag. These bags are used by the families P2P serves.

This press release was produced by the Office of State Representative Lucy Dathan. The views expressed here are the author’s own.