Southington FD Hosting Massive Food Drive Through Next Month

SOUTHINGTON, CT — The Southington Fire Department is collecting nonperishable food donations through November to help stock local food pantries, with five collection locations available throughout town.

The department's fall food drive runs from October through November and encourages residents to donate shelf-stable food items to help neighbors in need.

The Southington Public Library is participating in the effort, with a collection bin available in its main lobby.

Library officials said residents can drop off unexpired, nonperishable food items during regular operating hours.

"We are proud to partner with our local heroes at the Southington Fire Department as an official collection site for their food drive!" the library said in a social media post.

Food Drive Drop-Off Locations

Donations can be brought to the following five locations:

• Southington Fire Headquarters: 310 North Main St.
• Southington Fire Station 5: 72 River St.
• Southington Public Library: 255 Main St.
• Southington Fire Station 3: 35 Clark St., Milldale.
• Tops Marketplace: 887 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike.

What Items Are Needed?

The fire department is seeking nonperishable food donations, including:

• Canned fruit
• Canned vegetables
• Canned soup
• Pasta and tomato sauce
• Cereal
• Kid-friendly snacks

The library also identified canned proteins and other shelf-stable goods as particularly useful donations.

All donated food should be unexpired.

Items requiring refrigeration cannot be accepted.

The collection will continue through November, with donations benefiting local community pantries.

Residents with questions about the food drive can contact Southington Fire Headquarters at 860-621-3202, option 1.