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About Foodshare

Founded in 1982, Foodshare is the regional food bank serving Connecticut’s Hartford and Tolland counties, where 127,000 people struggle with hunger. Foodshare is a member of the national organization Feeding America, along with more than 200 other food banks nationally. In partnership with the food industry, donors, community leaders and volunteers, Foodshare works to maximize access to nutritious food and other resources that support food security. And, because hunger is bigger than food, Foodshare collaborates with anti-hunger organizations, policy makers, and the broader community to build effective solutions to end hunger.


Fighting Poverty, Restoring Hope.  Sharing God’s Love.

Bridgeport Rescue Mission is dedicated to fighting poverty from the inside out. We provide vital services to men, women, and children dealing with hunger, homelessness, and addiction, enabling them to heal and return back to the community healthy and whole.

Connecticut Food Bank Mission

The mission of the Connecticut Food Bank is to provide nutritious food to people in need.  We do this by supplying food products and resources to our member agencies, as well as through direct food distribution programs and by promoting public awareness about the problem of hunger.  We provide food and resources to a network of community-based food programs, such as soup kitchens, food pantries, shelters, residential programs and day programs serving adults and children in six of Connecticut’s  eight counties: Fairfield, Litchfield, Middlesex, New Haven, New London and Windham.  The Connecticut Food Bank is the largest centralized source of emergency food in Connecticut and last year distributed enough food to provide more than 18 million meals.

      School Nutrition Association of Massachusetts

“The School Nutrition Association of Massachusetts is dedicated to educating, supporting and inspiring school nutrition professionals.”  We Believe ● In leading efforts which promote quality child nutrition programs for all children ● All children have a right to equal access to child nutrition programs ● Quality nutrition programs are an integral part of the education process ● In being responsive to the needs of our members ● In respecting the commitments and effort of all school food service professionals ● That all persons involved in school food service should have the opportunity for growth and development ● In leadership that fosters a sense of ownership of child nutrition programs ● In the benefits derived from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans ● In financial responsibility within child nutrition programs

     School Nutrition Association of Connecticut

SNACT Vision: Well-nourished minds and bodies for Connecticut children to ensure lifelong health and success. SNACT Mission: Educating and supporting members to advance good nutrition in Connecticut communities. SNACT Values: PASSION FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND LIFELONG LEARNING
            • WELLNESS AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLES
            • PROFESSIONAL AND FISCAL INTEGRITY; TRANSPARENCY
            • PUBLIC POLICY OUTREACH
            • CAMARADERIE, COMMUNITY AND TEAMWORK

Dine Best For Less!!!

DineBestNetwork.com helps to bring the fine restaurants and exciting events of the region to the attention of the people of New England and Canada. We save you time and money.  The restaurants included in this site are part of a community of restaurants determined to offer you the best dining experience and quality foods in the area.