OSFD joins Gov. Rell, firefighters to help feed the needy November 7, 2009

For Immediate Release
Contact Max Sabrin / 860.857.5300

The Old Saybrook Fire Department will participate on Saturday, Nov. 7, in Governor M. Jodi Rell's "Day of Caring & Compassion" by collecting donations of non-perishable food to help replenish Connecticut's two main food pantries that help those in need.

Old Saybrook volunteer firefighters will be on hand at fire headquarters at 310 Main St., Old Saybrook, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to accept donations to benefit the Foodshare and Connecticut Food Bank pantries.

The Old Saybrook Fire Department, an all-volunteer organization celebrating its 85th anniversary this year, is one of 15 fire departments across the state to participate in the governor's Day of Caring & Compassion. Among th e items acceptable for drop-off are foods like pasta, canned goods, peanut butter and other non-perishable items.

Firefighters cannot collect cash or non-food items as part of the program to help those in need.

Other fire departments participating in the Nov. 7 event include Danbury, Enfield, Fairfield, Middletown, North Windham, Norwich, Torrington, Vernon, Waterbury, West Hartford, West Haven, Westport and Willimantic.

Contact: Max Sabrin, Fire Policeman - Media Relations/Special Events
Old Saybrook Fire Dept.
Office/Day 860.568.8411 ext 24
Cell: 860.857.5300

Official Website: http://www.oldsaybrookfire.com