Agro Farma, Norwich Jewish Center team up for food drive
NORWICH – Following its successful Giving to Goodwill Food Challenge – which challenged Gibson and Perry Browne Elementary students to collect non-perishable food items as they compete for a classroom pizza and yogurt party – Agro Farma, partnered with the Norwich Jewish Center, will hold a food drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday at the Norwich Jewish Center.
The students have been collecting non-perishable food items, each worth one point toward the competition, since the Food Challenge kicked off on Oct. 20, and students will have an opportunity to put their classroom on top during the main event, Saturday’s food drive.
Each food item donated by a student to the food drive will now be worth two points.
“We’re proud to be a part of this event,” said Agro Farma CEO Hamdi Ulukaya. “It is important to get the kids involved in making healthy choices, but even more important to get them involved in giving back. This food drive accomplishes both.”
Events coordinator for Agro Farma Cassie Stanton said while the local producers of the Chobani-brand Greek-style yogurt love every local event they have the chance to participate in, they’re especially excited about the Giving to Goodwill Food program.
“The food drive is a great opportunity for kids to have fun while learning the importance of community service,” she added.
Dr. Linda Horovitz of the Norwich Jewish Center said she’s extremely pleased the Agro Farma has taken an interest in helping, not only the local Jewish Community, but the general community of Norwich as well.
The Norwich Jewish community will not only host Saturday’s food drive, at its 72 South Broad Street location, they’ll also provide the refreshments and entertainment, said Millennium Entertainment owner Terry Potter, whose company is also participating in the food drive.
“Agro Farma’s always been very dedicated to the local community and I know they’re excited to work with the Jewish Center to help replenish the local food pantries prior to the holiday season,” said Potter. “We’d like to see Giving to Goodwill become an annual community event in the future and continue to make donations to area goodwill organizations.”
Any and all food donations, not just non-perishables, will be accepted at Saturday’s food drive and collected food items will go to benefit Roots and Wings.
For more information contact the Norwich Jewish Center at 334-2691.
The students have been collecting non-perishable food items, each worth one point toward the competition, since the Food Challenge kicked off on Oct. 20, and students will have an opportunity to put their classroom on top during the main event, Saturday’s food drive.
Each food item donated by a student to the food drive will now be worth two points.
“We’re proud to be a part of this event,” said Agro Farma CEO Hamdi Ulukaya. “It is important to get the kids involved in making healthy choices, but even more important to get them involved in giving back. This food drive accomplishes both.”
Events coordinator for Agro Farma Cassie Stanton said while the local producers of the Chobani-brand Greek-style yogurt love every local event they have the chance to participate in, they’re especially excited about the Giving to Goodwill Food program.
“The food drive is a great opportunity for kids to have fun while learning the importance of community service,” she added.
Dr. Linda Horovitz of the Norwich Jewish Center said she’s extremely pleased the Agro Farma has taken an interest in helping, not only the local Jewish Community, but the general community of Norwich as well.
The Norwich Jewish community will not only host Saturday’s food drive, at its 72 South Broad Street location, they’ll also provide the refreshments and entertainment, said Millennium Entertainment owner Terry Potter, whose company is also participating in the food drive.
“Agro Farma’s always been very dedicated to the local community and I know they’re excited to work with the Jewish Center to help replenish the local food pantries prior to the holiday season,” said Potter. “We’d like to see Giving to Goodwill become an annual community event in the future and continue to make donations to area goodwill organizations.”
Any and all food donations, not just non-perishables, will be accepted at Saturday’s food drive and collected food items will go to benefit Roots and Wings.
For more information contact the Norwich Jewish Center at 334-2691.
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