Unfortunately, hunger is a prevalent issue in our state (and nationwide), especially due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. No person should ever have to go hungry, which is why Crafts for Kindness' primary beneficiary is Connecticut Foodshare. This is the food bank serving the state of Connecticut as a member of the national organization Feeding America.
In Connecticut, 1 in 8 residents are food insecure; this includes 1 in 7 children. Connecticut Foodshare is dedicated to providing those in need with food through donations from the food industry, local retail stores, farms, and other donors. They distribute this healthy food through a network of food pantries, community kitchens, and meal programs, and even directly to the people where they live at mobile food distribution sites across the state.
No one should have to choose between food and the other necessities of life, such as education or paying the bills. By either becoming a creator or purchasing an item from the shop at www.craftsforkindness.com, you are helping Connecticut Foodshare accomplish their mission of ending food insecurity in our state.
