Law Firm Fights Hunger by Partnering with The Connecticut Food Bank
PHOTO: Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers is hosting a holiday food drive for the Connecticut Food Bank from now until Dec.18. Pictured from left are staff members Tori Kowarik and Carmen Baldwin with some of the items already donated at the Woodbridge office.
Law Firm Fights Hunger by Partnering with The Connecticut Food Bank
- JONATHAN PERKINS INJURY LAWYERS HOSTS HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE AT FIVE STATEWIDE OFFICES-
Nearly half a million Connecticut residents struggle with hunger and more than 127,000 children are food insecure. These are people from all walks of life – children, working parents, seniors or people living with disabilities. As a compassionate corporate citizen, Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers is hosting a food drive for the nonprofit Connecticut Food Bank at each of their five locations from now through December 18th.
“Our practice is dedicated to helping people and we want to do our part to ensure no one goes hungry, especially at the holidays,” explained Attorney Jonathan Perkins. “These are our neighbors and they deserve our support.”
The Connecticut Food Bank works through a network of nearly 700 community food assistance programs, such as soup kitchens, food pantries and shelters to provide nutritious food to people in need in six of Connecticut’s eight counties: Fairfield, Litchfield, Middlesex, New Haven, New London and Windham. They are an affiliate of Feeding America, the nation’s food bank network.
Where You Can Donate!
Attorney Perkins notes the central locations of the firm’s offices make it convenient to drop off a donation of non-perishable food items any time Monday through Friday from 9:00a – 5:00p. The addresses of Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers are:
- 30 Lucy Street Woodbridge
- 965 Fairfield Avenue Bridgeport
- 45 Wyllys Street Hartford
- 30 North Main Street Waterbury
- 164 Hempstead Street New London
In order to provide proper nutrition, the Connecticut Food Bank has a suggested Healthy Food Donation List:
- Dairy - 1% low fat or fat free milk, shelf-stable (such as Parmalat), dry, evaporated, soy milk, non-refrigerated
- Fruits - unsweetened fruit canned in 100% fruit juice or water, unsweetened apple sauce, dried fruit, such as raisins & prunes, 100% fruit juice, 100% fruit spreads
- Vegetables - no salt added or low sodium canned products: vegetables, tomatoes, tomato sauce, spaghetti sauce, salsa, vegetables soups, stews, chili, broth or stock
- Condiments and spices - Lite salad dressings, vinegar, vegetable, olive, or canola oil, dried herbs and spices
- Beverages - tea bags, coffee, bottled water, seltzer
- Proteins - no salt added or low sodium peanut butter, canned beans, peas, lentils, dried beans, peas, lentils canned tuna, salmon, chicken or sardines in water, nuts or seeds
- Whole grains: look for whole grain or whole wheat products with 3g or more of fiber per serving: pasta, brown rice, wild rice, quinoa, oatmeal, cream of wheat, unflavored crackers, whole wheat or corn tortillas, cereal, popcorn kernels or microwave 94% fat free, mac & cheese Other hints include choosing pop-top lids and checking food expiration dates to ensure freshness. Avoid glass containers.
Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers is one of Connecticut’s top accident and injury law firms that has successfully protected the interests of clients across the state. For more information about making a donation to the food drive contact Candace Stanley at cstanley@perkinsandassoc.com.
About the 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 provide food, which last year provided 19.2 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 www.ctfoodbank.org.
Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers
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