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Foodshare will continue to provide food to the Greater Hartford community through its drive-thru operation at Rentschler Field in East Hartford until the end of June. Foodshare has not seen a decline in the need and is now providing food to approximately 1500 households per day.

“Even as the state begins its multi-phase reopening we know that the economic impact on families in this region will continue to be felt for a while,” said Jason Jakubowski, President and CEO of Foodshare. “We continue to be thankful to all of the volunteers and to Governor Lamont, Lieutenant Governor Bysiewicz and the Capital Region Development Authority for allowing us to continue to use Rentschler Field.”

Based on a recent survey, Foodshare estimates that approximately 70% of those served at the drive-thru food distribution are new to food insecurity. Because of the economic impact, 69% of households said they had to choose between paying for food and paying other bills during the past month. Jakubowski said “We hope the free food will reduce the need to make difficult tradeoff decisions.”

Important information to share with the community:
Distribution dates: WEEKDAYS Monday, June 1 through Tuesday, June 30; 8:30 am – 12:00 pm.

Address: 615 Silver Lane, East Hartford, CT 06118 – Silver Lane entrance; gates will close at Noon

One allocation of food per car per day to ensure that we have enough food for everyone.

This emergency food distribution at Rentschler Field is in addition to Foodshare’s ongoing efforts to provide food to a network of over 200 pantries, community kitchens, and Mobile Foodshare sites throughout the region.
Community members unable to drive to East Hartford can access help through the following:
• Mobile Foodshare, an outdoor pantry-on-wheels. To find a site near you please text “FOODSHARE” to 85511 or go to www.foodshare.org/mobile.
• To find a food pantry and other resources near you, call 2-1-1 or go to www.211ct.org.

If you are interested in volunteering or would like to donate to help us continue to serve our neighbors visit www.foodshare.org.

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