OSFD Day of Caring & Compassion

The Old Saybrook Fire Department will join CT Gov M. Jodi Rell
on Sat, July 31, in the "Day of Caring & Compassion"
by collecting donations of non-perishable food
to help replenish Connecticut Food Banks.

Old Saybrook volunteer firefighters will be on hand on Saturday, July 31,
at fire headquarters at 310 Main St., Old Saybrook from 9 a.m. to 12 noon
to accept donations to benefit the Foodshare and Connecticut Food Bank pantries.

The Old Saybrook Fire Department, an all-volunteer organization, is one of 12 fire departments across the state
to participate in the governor's Day of Caring & Compassion. Among the items acceptable for drop-off are foods such as:
(Sample of non-perishable items): Canned meat, corned beef, spam, 100% Fruit juices: boxes, cans, bottles; powered milk,
Pasta & sauce, canned fruit, oatmeal, rice, canned vegetables & beans, breakfast cereal, macaroni and cheese,
Regular & low sodium soups and stews.

Firefighters cannot collect cash or non-food items as part of the program to help those in need.

Other fire departments participating in the July 31 event include Danbury, Enfield, Fairfield,
Middletown, North Windham, Norwich, Waterbury, West Hartford, West Haven, Westport and Willimantic.