"Willimantic's Soup Kitchen Battles Food Loss - Help is Needed!"

Impact on the Soup Kitchen

Despite this difficult situation, the soup kitchen has shown remarkable resilience. They have been able to get creative and continue serving meals to those in need without having to close their doors. This is a testament to the dedication and hard work of the staff who are committed to providing a vital service to the community.

However, the loss of thousands of pounds of food has still had a significant impact on the kitchen's operations. They are now in need of assistance to replace what was lost and ensure that they can continue to meet the demand for meals.

Call for Donations

The soup kitchen is reaching out to the public and asking for help in the form of frozen or perishable food donations. Any contribution, no matter how small, will make a difference and help them get back on their feet.

Anya Walikonis, Manager of Community Programs and Services, expressed her gratitude for the community's support. "We're definitely going to need some funds, but we're also very thankful for our community all today. We've had wonderful support and people have been reaching out with great ideas, things like that to try and support us."

Repairing the Cooler

Staff at the soup kitchen are hopeful that they will be able to have the cooler repaired within the week. This will allow them to store food again and resume their normal operations.

They are working closely with repair technicians to ensure that the cooler is fixed as quickly as possible. In the meantime, they are making the most of their existing resources to continue serving meals.

Details on how people can donate can be found on the soup kitchen's website. By visiting the website, individuals can learn more about the specific items needed and find out how to make a donation.