Farmers to Family produce distribution slated Tuesday at Nolan Field in Ansonia

Dear Neighbors, On October 6, I and several area legislators will be hosting a Farmers to Family Food box distribution event to benefit the greater Naugatuck Valley at Nolan Field in Ansonia. The event will take place from noon to 6:30 p.m. [Tuesday] or for as long as the supplies last. At least 1,150 food boxes will be handed out. Nolan Field is located at 461 Wakelee Ave., in Ansonia. 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. Also helping out is TEAM Inc. of Derby, a local non-profit run by CEO/President David Morgan. The boxes will contain 12 pounds of produce, five pounds of meat and five pounds of dairy, plus a gallon of milk. I will be joined by my greater Naugatuck Valley colleagues and local officials: State Representatives Themis Klarides, 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: Ansonia Mayor David Cassetti, Seymour First Selectman Kurt Miller, Deputy First Selectman Annmarie Drugonis, Derby Mayor Richard Dziekan,, Beacon Falls First Selectman Gerry Smith, Oxford First Selectman George Temple, and Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti. I hope to see you there! Please share this information with anyone who may be in need. Sincerely,