Helping Neighbors – Enfield Loaves and Fishes Sponsors Fund Drive Throughout April – Hunger Has no Season!

By: Senator John A. Kissel

Did you know that Enfield Loaves and Fishes served more than 140,000 meals last year? Without the help of state or federal funding, nearly half of the meals served were to children in Enfield and surrounding communities. That is why it is so important to help our neighbors in need, especially during their April fund assistance drive.

Enfield Loaves and Fishes is a local area soup kitchen providing hospitality to all those in need by offering meals, aid and companionship at no charge. Loaves and Fishes is a nonprofit, volunteer program that was incorporated in 1982 and is located in the St. Andrew’s Church Hall at 28 Prospect Street in Enfield. They are staffed almost exclusively by volunteers from the community and operate under the guidance of a Director and volunteer Board of Directors.

Loaves and Fishes is open seven days a week, serving hot meals at 4 p.m. Sunday through Friday and Saturday, at 11 a.m.

All of the good work that Enfield Loaves and Fishes does would not be possible without the leadership of Priscilla Brayson and volunteers and supporters throughout the community.

Anyone interested in making a financial contribution are asked to send checks to Enfield Loaves and Fishes Inc., P.O. Box 544, Enfield, CT 06083. Donations can also be made through PayPal or their website – www.enfieldloavesandfishes.com .

See below for a list of upcoming Enfield Loaves and Fishes Events and Fundraisers:

• April 14th: Knights of Columbus Spring Dinner and Dance at St. Robert Bellarmine Hall, 52 South Elm Street, Windsor Locks. Doors open at 5:30  – for tickets contact Mike at 860-741-2363
• April 21st: 8th Annual Fisherman Breakfast at Enfield Loaves and Fishes from 5:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. – Buy your tickets in advance – Adults: $7.50 and Children $6.00
• June 10th: 7th Annual Game Dinner: Knights of Columbus, 236 Main Street, Somers, 3:00 p.m. – Dinner Ticket $30. Sportsman Packet $80. Call John Pizzimenti for ticket information – 860-250-3861
• September 22nd: Stop and Shop Fundraiser – 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. – they will need many volunteers – Contact Priscilla at [email protected]