SEYMOUR — Information from a press release.
A second Farmers to Family Food Box distribution event to benefit the greater Naugatuck Valley will take place Monday, Aug. 3 at the Seymour Community Center, House Republican Leader Themis Klarides and state Rep. Nicole Klarides-Ditria announced today.
The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or as long as the supplies last. At least 800 food boxes will be distributed.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture F2F food program is being coordinated by the Friendly Hands Food Bank of Torrington Director Karen Thomas and Ralph DelBuono of Roma’s Restaurant in Oakville.
“This program has been so well received at a time when we all find ourselves in a healthcare crisis and many are out of work. The Farmers to Family initiative is making a huge difference for thousands of families in Connecticut,’’ the lawmakers said.
Motorists will form a line to receive their food boxes at the Community Center located at 20 Pine Street.
The lawmakers will be joined by their greater Naugatuck Valley colleagues and local officials: state Representatives Rosa Rebimbas, Jason Perillo, Ben McGorty and David Labriola. From the state Senate George Logan, Eric Berthel, and Kevin Kelly will take part. Local Officials participating are: Seymour First Selectman Kurt Miller, Derby Mayor Richard Dzieken, and Deputy First Selectman Ann Marie Drugonis, Beacon Falls First Selectman Gerry Smith and Oxford First Selectman George Temple.
