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WHAT: End Hunger Connecticut! is welcoming all East Hartford families to come together for summer fun and to kick off awareness of the CT Summer Meals program. Our office is close to two meal sites that participate in the CT Summer Meals program. The event will feature free food, community organization tables, activities, performers and more. Press and media outlets are welcome to cover this event. EHC! will have photo/video release forms available for children under the age of 18.
WHEN: Saturday, June 24th, 2023 @ 11 AM – 3 PM (Rain Date Sunday, June 25th)
WHERE: End Hunger Connecticut! Office Parking Lot | 800 Connecticut Boulevard, East Hartford, CT 06108
Interview/photo ops:
Michael P. Walsh, Mayor of East Hartford, will be available immediately following the kick-off speeches at 11 AM
Jason Jakubowski, President and CEO of Connecticut Foodshare, will be available immediately following the kick-off speeches at 11 AM
Julieth Callejas, Executive Director of End Hunger Connecticut!, will be available immediately following the kick-off speeches at 11 AM
Various community leaders, partners and businesses are confirmed to participate at the kick-off event.
Summer Meals are offered at hundreds of sites around the state from June to late August, serving combinations of breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.
About CT Summer Meals
The CT Summer Meals Program is federally funded by the USDA and state-administered by the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE). The program provides free, nutritious meals to kids during summer break. Summer Meals meet federal nutrition guidelines and are composed of milk, fruits, vegetables, grains, and meat or another protein. Summer Meals are offered at hundreds of sites around the state from June to late August, serving combinations of breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. Meals are free to any child age 18-and-under, no questions asked. For additional information visit www.ctsummermeals.org. End Hunger Connecticut! conducts outreach for the CT Summer Meals program in partnership with Connecticut Foodshare and CSDE. For event announcements, including sponsor announcements, follow @ctsummermeals on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
About End Hunger Connecticut!
End Hunger Connecticut! is a statewide anti-hunger nonprofit dedicated to eliminating hunger and promoting healthy nutrition through outreach, public education and legislative and administrative advocacy in Connecticut. By partnering with national organizations, state and local agencies and leaders, schools and community-based organizations, EHC! enhances the visibility and coordination of federal food assistance programs that are crucial to any effort to improve food security while increasing both family well-being and the amount of federal funding available to the state. EHC! also engages in strategic outreach, capacity building and provides technical assistance on food and nutrition programs to CT residents and community partners. To learn more, visit www.endhungerct.org.
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Key Sponsors & Partners
About us: End Hunger CT! works statewide to eliminate hunger and promote healthy nutrition through outreach, public education, and advocacy. EHC! offers SNAP assistance, nutrition program promotion, doubles SNAP at farmers’ markets, and more to help CT residents in need. To learn more about our services, click here.
Have any questions? Contact our Communications Coordinator, Kimberly Nguyen, at knguyen@endhungerct.org.
