Produce sought for food pantry

STRATFORD - The Sterling House Community Center is looking for fresh vegetables.

“As you plant your vegetable garden this year, please plant an extra row for clients of the Sterling House Food Pantry,” is the message of Raymond O’Donnell, supervisor of the food pantry at Sterling House, 2283 Main St.

O’Donnell added, “Throughout the year, the pantry routinely provides thousands of area needy people with canned, bottled, packaged and frozen foods. But, like everyone, they would greatly appreciate also receiving fresh fruits, vegetables and flowers to enjoy.”

People with food items to be donated to the food pantry can deliver them to Sterling House or call to make an appointment for a volunteer to pick up the items.
The food pantry has provided emergency food assistance to individuals and families since 1992, funded by a start-up grant from the United Way of Eastern Fairfield County.
For information, call O’Donnell at (203) 378-2606, ext. 110.