| Stuff a Shed for Hunger November 22, 2006 - Ellington, CT: The Big Y World Class Market & The Barn Yard are pleased to announce their "Stuff a Shed for Hunger" holiday food drive benefiting many local food banks in need during this holiday season. Based on USDA figures, approximately 98,000 people in Connecticut are hungry at some point during the year. Hunger is the mental and physical condition that comes from not eating enough food due to insufficient economic, family or community resources. The "Stuff a Shed for Hunger" holiday food drive will begin November 27 and end December 17. Donations of nutritious, nonperishable items may be brought to the Ellington BIG Y and placed in the shed, provided by The Barn Yard, between 7:30 am and 10 pm, 7 days a week. "As a business with deep community roots, we are pleased to help our neighbors through this food drive," said Everett Skinner, owner, The Barn Yard. "We strive to be active members of our community and take great pride in doing business in the area by helping those in need." Both family-owned and oriented businesses, the Big Y and The Barn Yard are dedicated to serving their customers and community with unparalleled quality and customer service. "Our goal is to exceed our customers' and community's expectations by constantly seeking better ways to create and deliver World Class service and value to our local communities," said Matt D'Amour, Manager, Ellington BIG Y. "Offering assistance to our neighbors in need is a priority and we hope the Ellington residents will join us in the spirit of the holidays." |
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