Ansonia, Legion Post 50 participate in Treats for Troops

Ansonia Mayor David S. Cassetti, left, and U.S. Navy veteran and former Alderman Patrick Henri pose with leftover Halloween candy treats to be sent to deployed troops.

ANSONIA - What is Treats for Troops? 

It’s a Halloween candy collection program for deployed troops and patients in VA hospitals.

American Legion Post 50 and Mayor David S. Cassetti have joined with the Soldiers’ Angels Treats for Troops Halloween candy drive to encourage kids and families to put sweets to a good use by donating unwanted Halloween candy to service members, wounded heroes, and veterans.

Drop off your goodies at the Mayor’s Office in City Hall, 253 Main St., and American Legion members will package it and deliver it to the troops.

Last year more than 250 pounds of donated candy were brought to City Hall.

Dropoff dates are today through Nov. 14.

Hours are 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Friday.

This is a press release from Cassetti's office.