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Valley Food Bank at Spooner House in Shelton needs food, monetary donations
SHELTON - Due to continuing situations revolving around the coronavirus, including laid-off workers who have lost wages, means many more families need items from the Valley Food Bank in Shelton operated by Spooner House.
The food bank is running low on non-perishable supplies. The normal supplies which are often donated by senior citizens who are not allowed to shop or travel safely, has also lowered collection levels.
All of this is compounded by the closing of schools where a large number of children from low-income families received free meals.
There are currently 10 people including three children living at Spooner House.
"Many of our regular recipients are doubled up with family and friends," said Susan Agamy, Executive Director of Spooner House, "making it difficult to isolate if someone is ill, and for those experiencing homelessness, sheltering in place is almost impossible.
"There is also a greater need for laundry services for all those displaced so the Spooner House washers and dryers need to be repaired or replaced due to overuse recently. We currently have 1,500 people on the statewide wait list for shelter and related resources, including counseling."
"While we continue to communicate with our legislative senators and representatives," Agamy said, "the matter of obtaining more funds is not a 'one and done' situation, there are many hoops to leap through."
More detailed information on the ideas above can be found at www.actspooner.org. When you have donations or if you have items right now you may safely drop food at Spooner House, 30 Todd Road, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. though there is staff on duty 24/7, food and household supplies are accepted at any time, simply ring the buzzer at the entrance and someone will be out to assist you unload items.
You may also contact the supervisor on duty to set up a drop-off time or donation delivery at 203-225-0453.
Monetary donations by check are always welcome and should be made payable and mailed to: Spooner House, 30 Todd Road , Shelton, CT 06484 . Secure donations may also be made via PayPal by clicking on the donate button at the bottom of the ACT Spooner House home page.
About Area Congregations Together, Inc.
Area Congregations Together, Inc. is a non-profit 501c3 organization that was formed in 1979 to help fill gaps in the lower Naugatuck Valley 's social service network.
Today, Spooner House is operated by ACT and is a facility that provides food, shelter and support services to approximately 150 men, women and children during the year, annually for 5,000 people are providing approximately 108,000 meals.
Spooner House is recognized as one of the most comprehensive emergency shelter programs in Connecticut and through its food bank provides 10 days' worth of groceries each month to participating families throughout the lower Naugatuck Valley.
Spooner House is devoted to helping people establish self-sufficiency in an atmosphere of respect and dignity.
Area Congregations Together, Inc. is a partner agency of the Valley United Way.
This is a press release from Area Congregations Together, Inc.
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