Meriden Mayor’s Food Drive Collecting Donations Through Nov. 13

Meriden’s Mayor’s Food Drive is collecting food through Friday, Nov. 13, to benefit local families, according to the City of Meriden. The drive supporting Mayor Kevin Scarpati’s appeal began Monday, Nov. 2, and all donations benefit Meriden families.

Public donations can be dropped off at the city clerk’s or mayor’s offices at Meriden City Hall. Fire department collection sites are Station No. 1, 168 Chamberlain Highway; Station No. 3, 561 Broad St.; Station No. 4, 260 Sherman Ave.; and Station No. 6, 31 Camp St. in South Meriden.

Other public drop-off sites are the Meriden Health Department Clinic, 165 Miller St., and Ellafi Federal Credit Union, 1371 E. Main St. All Meriden Public Schools are designated as student drop-off sites, according to the city’s announcement.

The most-needed foods include canned vegetables, canned soups or broths, boxed mashed potatoes, boxed or bagged stuffing, cornbread mix, pie crust and pie fillings. The list also includes macaroni and cheese, cranberry sauce, gravy, juice, rice and beans.

Donations should be brought to a collection site by Friday, Nov. 13. Questions about the drive can be directed to 203-639-6595.

Source: “Mayor's Food Drive Underway” (meridenct.gov)