Food Drive / MLK National Day of Service – 1/13/2010

Posted by Bob on January 13, 2010 under Daily Blogs | Be the First to Comment

Americans will celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., this Monday, January 18, 2010.

Since 1994, Congress has designated the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday as a national day of service.  All across America groups and individuals will perform public service in a variety of ways to benefit others.

Last year our campaign opened our Church Street headquarters on Martin Luther King, Jr., Day in conjunction with a food drive to benefit the Naugatuck Ecumenical Food Bank.  Through the generosity of the many individuals, our campaign was able to collect non-perishable foods items which were donated to the Food Bank.

This Monday, January 18, 2010, our administration will host another Food Drive and Can and Bottle Drive on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.  This year’s event will be take place at the Naugatuck Senior Center, 300 Meadow Street, Naugatuck, CT, from 12 Noon until 2:00 PM.  Complimentary coffee and pastry will be served.

We will be collecting non-perishable food items as well as recyclable bottles and cans, the proceeds of which will also be donated to the Ecumenical Food Bank.  Please join us in friendship and service as we honor the life of one of our greatest Americans by helping to serve those most in need in the Naugatuck community.

For more details, please contact Ed Carter at 203-720-7208 or ecarter@naugatuck-ct.gov.