Lacrosse Rivals Team Up To Fight Hunger In Northern Connecticut

ELLINGTON/VERNON, CT — Two north central Connecticut high school girls lacrosse rivals have made their annual clash about much more than what happens on the field.

It's about hunger awareness.

For several years, Rockville High School and Ellington High School have made the days before their annual game a time to collect food for the less-fortunate and Monday was no exception.

Before the game at Ellington, both teams posed to show off what they collected. As in past years, there were several bags full of food, enough to give several area families full meals.

After the game, the food is donated to the Hockanum Valley Community Council's food pantry.

The HVCC Food Pantry is located at 27 Naek Road in Vernon. It serves as an emergency food source for residents of Vernon, Tolland and Ellington.

The food is free to those who meet income and residency requirements.

In the big picture, HVCC's Basic Needs program provides assistance to individuals and families in a manner that promotes independence while ensuring basic needs are met in a dignified manner, regardless of ability to pay, to prevent hunger and homelessness.

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This story is part of Patch's new partnership with Feeding America. Patch has partnered with Feeding America to help raise awareness on behalf of the millions of Americans facing hunger. Feeding America, which supports 200 food banks across the country, estimates that in 2020, more than 54 million Americans will not have enough nutritious food to eat due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. This is a Patch social good project; Feeding America receives 100 percent of donations. Find out how you can donate in your community or find a food pantry near you.

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