Blog
Connecticut Food Bank Receives $10,000 from Connecticut’s Credit Unions
As part of their commitment to the community, Connecticut’s Credit Unions recently donated $10,000 to the Connecticut Food Bank. Credit union representatives visited the CT Food Bank facilities to learn more about the impact their operations have on communities in the state.
“It is truly inspiring to see the effort the Connecticut Food Bank puts in to support people in need here in Connecticut,” said David Hinchey, executive director for the Connecticut Credit Union Charitable Foundation. “Credit unions operate on the philosophy of people helping people, so it is an honor to support the food bank and their mission toward a hunger free Connecticut.”
Founded in 1982 in New Haven, the Connecticut Food Bank partners with food retailers, growers, donors and volunteers to source food and distribute it through a network of community-based programs, including food pantries, soup kitchens, emergency shelters, residential programs and day programs that serve adults and children, as well through our Mobile Pantry, GROW Truck and Kids’ BackPack programs.
The Connecticut Food Bank provides food to hungry adults and children in six Connecticut counties: Fairfield, Litchfield, Middlesex, New Haven, New London and Windham. More than 300,000 people in our service area are food insecure; nearly 100,000 children struggle with hunger.
Pictured from left to right: Michael Davidow, Corporate Development Manager, Connecticut Food Bank; Paul Dorner, Board Member, Connecticut Credit Union Charitable Foundation; Hank Petroskey, Board Member, Connecticut Credit Union Charitable Foundation; Joanne Todd, Northeast Family Federal Credit Union; Gary Gizowski, Wepawaug-Flagg Federal Credit Union; Kathy Chartier, Members Credit Union; David Hinchey, Executive Director, Connecticut Credit Union Charitable Foundation; Andy Klimkoski, Achieve Financial Credit Union; Bernie Beaudreau, President/CEO, Connecticut Food Bank
About Connecticut Food Bank:
The Connecticut Food Bank is committed to alleviating hunger in Connecticut by providing food resources, raising awareness of the challenges of hunger and advocating for people who need help meeting basic needs. The Connecticut Food Bank partners with the food industry, food growers, donors and volunteers to distribute nutritious food to people in need, which last year provided 21 million meals. We distribute that food through a network of community based programs to six Connecticut counties – Fairfield, Litchfield, Middlesex, New Haven, New London and Windham counties – where more than 300,000 people struggle with hunger. Visit us on the web at www.ctfoodbank.org, like us on Facebook and follow @CTFoodBank on Twitter and Instagram.
About the Connecticut Credit Union Charitable Foundation:
The Connecticut Credit Union Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization representing Connecticut’s credit unions through charitable giving with a mission to provide fuel assistance and help feed those in need throughout the state. Recently reorganized, the Connecticut Credit Union Charitable Foundation is becoming Credit Unions Building Financial Independence. This rebranded credit union charitable organization is focused on collaborating to build economic capacity, community impact, and financial inclusion.
About Connecticut’s Credit Unions:
Helping people gain control of their financial future for more than 80 years, Connecticut's Credit Unions exist to meet the needs of everyone in Connecticut. Whether it’s a checking account, auto loan, home loan, or any other financial need, Connecticut’s Credit Unions are on the side of the consumer and here for their success. Every credit union is unique, but there’s one for everyone. Discover all the benefits of credit unions with the CU Benefit SnapshotTM tool at ctcreditunions.org.