West Haven Rocks WHEAT Food Drive Collects 3,200 Pounds Of Food

WEST HAVEN, CT — The “West Haven Rocks WHEAT” food drive collected more than 3,200 pounds of food and $2,500 in monetary donations on Saturday, Nov. 14.

Organized by West Haven City Councilman Barry Lee Cohen and Yale West Campus, the socially distanced, three-hour event was held at Off Shore Restaurant, 852 Jones Hill Rd.

“These unprecedented times have dramatically increased the number of Westies that are having to rely upon WHEAT (West Haven Emergency Assistance Taskforce) and other food pantries to make ends meet,” Cohen said. “This outpouring of generosity will not only put food on our neighbors' tables but feed our community's spirits for a brighter future. Thank you to all who contributed. You Rock!"

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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 50 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.