Reminder: Summer lunches for children available at 4 local sites

Valley United Way seeks volunteers 

Photo shared from the Valley United Way Facebook page.

The Valley Food Task Force, a Committee of the Valley Health and Human Services Council founded in 1993, is partnering with End Hunger Connecticut to provide lunch to Valley school children ages 5 to 18 to replace the free lunch they would normally receive during the school year. 

The Valley United Way will lead the charge with volunteers as this initiative aligns with their mission for tackling food insecurity for individuals and families. 
A “Power Hour” free lunch will be available daily Monday through Friday at the following locations:

Christ Episcopal Church, 56 South Cliff St., Ansonia, from June 17 to Aug. 23 from 12-12:45 p.m. 

Derby Veteran’s Community Center, 35 Fifth St., Derby, from June 17 to Aug. 23 from 12- 12:45 p.m.

Good Shepherd Church, 182 Coram Ave., Shelton, from June 17 to Aug. 23 from 12-12:45 p.m.

The Salvation Army, 26 Lester St., Ansonia, from June 17 to Aug. 23 from 12-12:45 p.m.

The Summer Meals Program meets federal nutrition and USDA Agricultural guidelines. Lunches are comprised of milk, fruits, grains, vegetables, meat, or another protein.

The Valley United Way Volunteer Center is coordinating volunteers from their Youth Leaders Program, local corporations and the community to be on-site daily at each location to help set up, serve meals, provide positive interaction with the students, and clean-up. 

If you are interested in volunteering for the “Power Hour” Free Lunch Program contact Patricia Tarasovic, Vice-President, Community Engagement, at patricia.tarasovic@valleyunitedway.com, or call (203) 926-9478.  
Just one hour will make an enormous difference is a child’s life!