Easton Day of Service

Join Us for the National Day of Service on January 18, 2021 right here in Easton, CT!

The National Day of Service for the Inauguration of President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris will celebrate and honor the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on January 18, 2021. The National Day of Service is an opportunity for all Americans to unite and serve at a time when the global pandemic calls on all of us to work together and support our communities.

The Easton Democratic Town Committee has chosen to nourish positive energy and support folks right here in Easton. Join us as we help our neighbors by donating to the Easton Food Pantry.

Here are a couple of ways to make a difference:

1) GATHER YOUR NON-PERISHABLES STARTING 1/18
The Food Pantry needs to stock the shelves with the items below…

– Cans of Soup
– Canned Fruit
– Canned Vegetables
– Jars of Peanut Butter (preferably plastic)
– Jars of Jelly (preferably plastic)
– Jars of Spaghetti Sauce (preferably plastic)
– Pasta
– Flavored Rice Packets (the all in one side dishes kind)

2) RE-STOCK THE EASTON FOOD PANTRY ON 1/19 (OR BY APPOINTMENT)

Bring your items to Municipal Agent, Alison Witherbee’s office in the Easton Senior Center on 1/19. She will be in her office from 8:30AM to 3:30PM, and standard Covid-19 precautions will be taken (mask required, temperature will be taken, and sign in as well).

The food donation drive will help to supplement the senior grocery bags that are delivered weekly and help any families who are facing hard times. Alison will also accept Shop-Rite or Stop & Shop gift cards, as they are more popular with the families who have to shop. You may arrange a time for drop offs with her that week, if 1/19 doesn’t work with your schedule.

3) DRIVERS ARE NEEDED

If you would like, a donation of your time would also be appreciated. You can help to deliver the bags of groceries next week. We’re hoping to build up the food pantry and on-going volunteer efforts so please sign up by contacting Alison here:

– Email: awitherbee@eastonct.gov
– Phone: 203-268-1137
– Address: Senior Center 650 Morehouse Rd, Easton CT

4) MONETARY DONATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AS WELL TO UNITED WAY OF COASTAL FAIRFIELD COUNTY WHERE THEY WILL BE DIRECTED TO OUR EASTON FOOD PANTRY FUND
(https://www.unitedwaycfc.com/comm/SinglePageRegPledge.jsp)

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once stated “with this faith, we will be able to transform the jangling discords of our nation into a beautiful symphony of brotherhood.”

Let’s do this, together. United We Serve!