"Hello, my name is Amber and I'm here to talk to you about how I donated my bike to the Pantry..."

"...My mom and I went to the Pantry one day to get some things that we needed. When I was there, the Pantry also gave me a birthday basket filled with pantry stuff and a little copper-colored stuffed kitten. I was so happy!

A few months later, my mom read me an article about how the pantry was in need of donations for Christmas. That's when I decided to donate my bike to the Pantry for a Christmas gift for another little girl.

I knew when I got my bike, my heart filled with joy, and I wanted the same for a special little girl. I wanted to give back to the Pantry because they gave me and my family help when needed it.

Thank you for your support and your donations to the Pantry. Without your help, the Pantry would not be able to help people in need."

Please read on for some additional information on Hunger Facts and take our Hunger Quiz...

HUNGER FACTS

Statistics about Plainville, Connecticut*

7,385 households in Plainville
14.8% of children live at or below the poverty level
6.5% of children ages 3-17 are not enrolled in school
18.7% of adults ages 18-24 have not graduated high school
15.1% are single parent households
30.5% of housing is occupied by renters
4.7% rate of unemployment

*Source: 2000 Census

Statistics about PCFP Clients:

12% Minorities
60% are single parent families
42% are under age 18
57% are female

Source: 2004 PCFP

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Get Involved

Back-to-School

Open a Lemonade Stand, Tag or Book Sale and with the proceeds purchase back-to-school items for those who cannot do so.

With your sports team, Girl/Boy Scout Troop, school group or another service organization, make a "Turkey Basket" for families that would otherwise go without.

Christmas/Easter

Take up a collection among family and friends to purchase a new toy(s) for Child(ren) in need

Postal Drive/Canned Food Collection

Children ages 12 and up are invited to volunteer at Plainville Community Food Pantry to help unload the mail trucks and sort food for this annual event.

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