Politics & Government
James M. Cox Foundation Donates $25,000 To Cheshire Food Pantry
The grant represents second donation presented to the local food bank from Cox Foundation.
Press release from House Democrats:
March 1, 2021
With the prolonged impact of the COVID-19 pandemic being felt by Connecticut families and individuals, local food distribution facilities continue to see strong demand from area residents. That’s why Representative Liz Linehan (D- Cheshire) is proud to announce today that the Cheshire Community Food Pantry, a local food bank providing hospitality to those in need, will benefit from a second $25,000 grant from the James M. Cox Foundation.
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The James M. Cox Foundation is the charitable arm of Cox Enterprises and the parent company of Cox Communications and Cox Automotive. In response to the growing strain on feeding the community, the Foundation announced a $25,000 donation to support people in need where Cox lives and works earlier this year, with similar grants allocated to Enfield Loaves and Fishes and the Wethersfield Food and Clothing Bank.
“Though the past year has led to unprecedented challenges and strains, the residents and businesses of Cheshire have found ways to come together and serve the common good,” said Representative Linehan. “The Cheshire Community Food Pantry is a pillar of our close-knit community, and we are deeply grateful to receive this support from the James M. Cox Foundation, which has already done much to ensure our residents continue to receive the nutritional support they seek.”
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The Cheshire Community Food Bank has steadfastly addressed the increased demand for food assistance as a result of the COVID-19 public health emergency and has continued to see record high demand throughout the fall and winter seasons. “Residents of Cheshire continue to rely on our organization to make it through these challenging times,” said Kerry Walsh, Executive Director of The Cheshire Community Food Pantry. “Our mission of providing healthy food options to our community members is significantly bolstered by this grant from the James M. Cox Foundation, and we are grateful to them and to Representative Linehan for making it happen a second time.”
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