Helping Those in Need This Holiday Season

Senator Kissel discusses Toys for Joy and the Stuff a Cruiser events with Enfield Police Captain Fred Hall and Officer Paul Dubiel.

Earlier this week, on Senator Kissel and Friends, I met with different community organizations. As we head into the holiday season I think it is important for everyone to know of the many dedicated leaders that help those in need during the holiday season and ways in which we can all pitch in.

On the first half of the show we discussed Toys for Joy that is spearheaded by the Enfield Police Department and the Enfield Police Explorers. Captain Fred Hall and Officer Paul Dubiel shared with us that they will sponsor three stuff a cruiser events to collect toys for families in need. These toys and games go to local families with children ages 4-8 that are in need this holiday season. For more information call 860- 763-6400. Donations may be brought to the Enfield Square Target on the following dates:

• Friday, Dec. 15th 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  

  Senator Kissel discusses helping the community with Kathleen Souvigney, the Executive Director of the Enfield Food Shelf and Priscilla and Murray Brayson from the Enfield Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen.

• Saturday, Dec. 16th 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Sunday, Dec. 17th 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

On the second half of the show I met with Kathleen Souvigney, the Executive Director of the Enfield Food Shelf. Kathleen and her volunteers distribute food to thousands of local families. Donations may be brought to the Enfield Food Shelf at 96 Alden Ave. For more information about the Enfield Food Shelf and for ways to make a contribution or get involved, visit www.enfieldfoodshelf.org or call Kathleen at 860-741-7321.
My other guests were Priscilla Brayson, the Director of the Enfield Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen and Murray Brayson, the President of the Enfield Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen. I had the pleasure of helping to serve Thanksgiving dinner last week and I can tell you first hand the food they prepare is delicious! To donate, stop by 28 Prospect Street in Enfield, Monday through Friday, between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. or give my good friend Priscilla a call at 860-741-0226.

This episode of Senator Kissel and Friends is set to air on Channel 15, with upcoming air times throughout December, including Monday’s at 9:00 p.m. and Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m.
From my family to yours, Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!