Newsletter From: Rep. John K. Hampton
State Representative John K. Hampton (D-Simsbury) and longtime community volunteer J. Paul Lanza invite the community to join them in stocking the Simsbury Food Closet during the Simsbury Holiday Food Drive. Residents can drop off non-perishable food items on Sunday, December 14th from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Simsbury Town Hall.
“Many of our neighbors and friends could use help to make it through the long winter,” said Rep. Hampton. “Please come by and make a donation for families in need.”
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The Town of Simsbury Social Services Department depends upon public support to assist struggling Simsbury residents with basic needs such as heat, utilities, shelter, transportation, and food, especially during the holidays.
Suggested non-perishable food donations include:
Canned fruit, cereals, chicken a la king, canned chicken, chow mein, chunky soups and stews, corned beef, crackers, saltines, fluff , ground coffee - regular and decaf (or instant), tea, hash, hamburger or chicken helper, juice (bottles or cans), oatmeal, pancake mix, maple syrup, peanut butter, jelly, fluff, pasta/ spaghetti sauce, spam, & tuna. Also, paper towels, toilet paper (Individually wrapped or 4 packs).
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$20.00 Stop & Shop gift cards are welcomed and appreciated.
Financial donations are also accepted. Checks can be made payable to:
Keep Simsbury Warm and/or Simsbury Food Closet.
933 Hopmeadow Street -- P.O. Box 495
Simsbury, CT 06070
“This is a nice way of reminding folks that they are not alone during difficult times and that help is available,” said Mr. Lanza:
For more information, please call Simsbury Social Services at 860.658-3283 or Rep. Hampton at 860.240.8659.
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