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Walk Against Hunger Fundraiser

  

Proceeds from evening’s sales and silent auction to benefit Connecticut Food Bank

 

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East Haven (CT) — Patrons of Norwalk’s Ash Creek Saloon will have the opportunity to raise funds for Connecticut Food Bank’s 2011 Walk Against Hunger on Thursday, April 21, 6 p.m. to closing.  Long-time Connecticut Food Bank volunteer Stephanie Hall of Bridgeport is organizing the event, sponsored by Bacardi Rum, to help with her goal of raising $3,000.

In addition to the Ash Creek Saloon donating 10 percent of the evening’s sales, customers will be able to bid on many donated items, including a $50 Ash Creek Saloon gift certificate, certificates from “Personal Chef, LLC” toward a dinner party at your home, a free night at the SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Milford, a $50 gift certificate to The Goose in Darien and collectible items donated by Hall’s coworkers.

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The Walk Against Hunger is a family fun event scheduled for three Sundays in May to help Connecticut Food Bank in its mission to alleviate hunger in Connecticut.   In 2010, the Walk in   three communities attracted 1,200 walkers and raised more than $180,000 for the anti-hunger effort in Connecticut. Those funds enabled Connecticut Food Bank to distribute enough food for more than 610,000 meals.

Registration and festivities for all three events begins at 1 p.m., with the Walks getting under way at 2 p.m. on the following dates and locations rain or shine:

  • The 35th Greater New Haven Walk Against Hunger

Sunday, May 1, College Woods Pavilion in East Rock Park, New Haven

 

  • The 2nd Greater Bridgeport Walk Against Hunger

Sunday, May 15, at Seaside Park in Bridgeport  

 

  • The 6th Annual Greater Waterbury Walk Against Hunger

Sunday, May 22, in Library Park, Waterbury 

 

Every dollar raised helps Connecticut Food Bank provide three meals to someone in need.

Participants can pre-register online and create free fundraising pages to set a fundraising goal, add a photo, e-mail others to sponsor them and share their efforts through their own various social networks. Visit www.ctfoodbank.org/walkagainsthunger.

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Connecticut Food Bank serves 650 local emergency food assistance programs in six of Connecticut's eight counties: Fairfield, Litchfield, Middlesex, New Haven, New London and Windham. Connecticut Food Bank distributes 30 tons of food every business day.

 

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