Food Drive for Gifts of Love Now through December 19

It’s that time of year again – the cold weather is upon us and FVO wants to make sure that families in our community have enough to eat. We’re partnering with Gifts of Love right here in Avon. What’s even better is that for every 3 non-perishable items you donate, you’ll receive one raffle ticket for our holiday gift basket. Our holiday basket is pretty snazzy too, complete with all things hot chocolate-y. Candy cane cocoa, milk chocolate cocoa, marshmallow stirrers, a festive travel thermos, and an oversized bright red ceramic mug will make for some pretty sweet sips to warm you up this holiday season.

Gifts of Love is a non-profit organization that began back in 1989 by several Simsbury families. The organization helps reduce financial crises for working individuals and families in the Greater Hartford area by offering short-term programs and education that supports and improves sustainability. Some of their programs include the Food and Nutrition Program which includes a food pantry, The Weekend Food Backpack Program which distributes backpacks to nearly 200 local students receiving free or reduced cost lunch for over the weekend, The Clothes Closet Program where people can receive seasonal items, and The Linen Closet and Household Room and Furniture program which assists people with household items. Gifts of Love is an amazing organization, and we are excited to be partnering with them to help give back to our community. For more information on this organization please click here.

All non-perishable items are welcomed now through December 19. Our raffle winner will be announced December 21. Please place your items in our donation box located in the corner of our waiting room and see Beth and Ariana for raffle tickets. Special items that Gifts of Love is always in need of are listed below for your reference.

Toiletries
Cereal
Peanut butter, jelly
Soups
Canned fruit
Canned pasta

Thank you in advance for helping make this food drive a success!

~ Dr. Menjivar and the Smile Team