12 area Honda dealers are participating to collect food for local communities

Hartford, CT -- (ReleaseWire) -- 11/22/2017 -- For the third year in a row, the Connecticut Honda Dealers plan to host a food and fund drive to aid Connecticut citizens in need. This year's Honda Against Hunger Food and Fund Drive started in mid-October and will run through December 12.

By collecting non-perishable food items and financial donations, the Connecticut Honda Dealers hope to support the Connecticut Food Bank and Foodshare with enough donations to make a significant difference in their local communities while raising awareness about the issue of hunger. The local organizations depend on individuals and businesses to provide healthy food so they can continue to aid others.

"Nearly 500,000 citizens of Connecticut are at risk of hunger each day," says Matthew Hoffman, President of the Connecticut Honda Dealer Ad Association. "We are very excited to host the third annual Honda Against Hunger Food and Fund Drive and hope to bring people together to really make a difference in our state."

The Connecticut Honda Dealers hope to collect double the amount of donations they collected during last year's food drive. The 2016 Food and Fund Drive ran from November 7 to December 12, during which time approximately 2,800 pounds of food was collected.

Those who wish to donate non-perishable food items or make a monetary donation can do so at their local participating Honda dealers:

- Brandfon Honda, 515 W. Main Street, Branford, 06405
- Cardinal Honda, 531 Route 12, Groton, 06340
- Courtney Honda, 767 Bridgeport Ave., Milford, 06460
- Executive Honda, 1194 N. Colony Rd., Wallingford, 06492
- Hoffman Honda, 40 Albany Turnpike, West Simsbury, 06092
- Honda of Watertown, 816 Straits Turnpike, Watertown, 06795
- Lia Honda Enfield, 20 Palomba Dr., Enfield, 06082
- Liberty Honda, 71 West Service Rd., Hartford, 06120
- Manchester Honda, 24 Adams St., Manchester, 06042
- Schaller Honda, 1 Veterans Dr., New Britain, 06051
- Sullivan Honda, 45 Migeon Ave., Torrington, 06790
- Westbrook Honda, 1 Flat Rock Place, Westbrook, 06498

"We are so grateful to the Connecticut Honda Dealers for their continued support of our organization and the local communities," says Bernie Beaudreau, CEO of the Connecticut Food Bank. "A small donation of $10 helps feed a local child for an entire week. We are looking forward to seeing the generosity of our state demonstrated yet again this year."

For more information about the Honda Against Hunger Food and Fund Drive, visit www.CTHondaDealers.com.

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Event is a collaboration among 11 Honda dealers statewide

Hartford, CT -- (ReleaseWire) -- 10/27/2016 -- The Connecticut Honda Dealers recently announced plans to hold a second annual food drive to benefit Connecticut residents at risk of going hungry this winter. The Honda Against Hunger Food and Fund Drive campaign will run from November 7 to December 12.

With nearly 500,000 people in Connecticut considered at risk of hunger on a daily basis, the Connecticut Honda Dealers hope the food drive will be able to raise awareness of the issue while also providing much-needed food items and monetary donations to benefit those in need.

"After the success of last year's food drive, the decision to seek donations again this year was simple," said Matthew Hoffman, President of the Connecticut Honda Dealers. "The winter holiday season provides a great opportunity for all of us to work together, and to help our fellow neighbors in need by putting food on their tables."

The 2015 food and fund drive, held from November 9 to December 11, resulted in the collection of nearly 2,000 pounds of food—approximately 6,000-plus food items in total.

For the second year in a row, the Connecticut Honda Dealers will partner with the Connecticut Food Bank and Foodshare to bring the food drive to fruition. Both of these local organizations rely on donations to ensure a plentiful supply of food for the individuals and families they serve.

Those who wish to donate non-perishable food items or make financial donations are encouraged to visit any of the following participating Honda dealers:

- Brandfon Honda, 515 W. Main Street, Branford, 06405
- Cardinal Honda, 531 Route 12, Groton, 06340
- Executive Honda, 1194 N. Colony Rd., Wallingford, 06492
- Hoffman Honda, 40 Albany Turnpike, West Simsbury, 06092
- Honda of Watertown, 816 Straits Turnpike, Watertown, 06795
- Lia Honda Enfield, 20 Palomba Dr., Enfield, 06082
- Liberty Honda, 71 West Service Rd., Hartford, 06120
- Manchester Honda, 24 Adams St., Manchester, 06042
- Schaller Honda, 1 Veterans Dr., New Britain, 06051
- Sullivan Honda, 45 Migeon Ave., Torrington, 06790
- Westbrook Honda, One Flat Rock Place, Westbrook, 06498

"We are truly grateful for the efforts of the Connecticut Honda Dealers in helping to put together this food and fund drive," said James Arena-DeRosa, President and CEO of Foodshare. "Many people don't realize how far even the smallest donation goes toward helping those in need. A gift of $30 can provide up to 75 meals for our hungry neighbors. We know the spirit of giving will shine bright throughout the state this holiday season."

For more information about the food drive, visit www.CTHondaDealers.com.

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Community event sponsored by 11 Honda dealers across the state

Hartford, CT -- (ReleaseWire) -- 11/10/2015 -- The Connecticut Honda Dealers association announced it will sponsor its first ever food drive. Eleven Honda dealers across the state will take part in this event and collect food for those in need in Connecticut communities.

Nearly 500,000 children and their families throughout Connecticut are considered at risk for hunger every single day. The Connecticut Honda Dealers hope this event will encourage people to donate and help others.

"We are greatly looking forward to this food drive, and hope it makes a big difference in our communities," said Jonathan Larabee, Owner and General Manager of Manchester Honda. "With Thanksgiving and the holiday season approaching, what better time is there to be charitable and offer this kind of gift to those who truly need it?"

The Connecticut Honda Dealer Association is working alongside the Connecticut Food Bank and Foodshare to make this event happen. The food banks depend on donations from local businesses and individuals to keep food pantries stocked with healthy food for those in need.

People who are interested in contributing to the food drive can bring any non-perishable food items to their local Honda dealer between November 9 and December 11. The dealers participating are:

- Brandfon Honda, 515 W. Main Street, Branford, 06405
- Cardinal Honda, 531 Route 12, Groton, 06340
- Executive Honda, 1194 N. Colony Rd., Wallingford, 06492
- Hoffman Honda, 40 Albany Turnpike, West Simsbury, 06092
- Honda of Watertown, 816 Straits Turnpike, Watertown, 06795
- Lia Honda Enfield, 20 Palomba Dr., Enfield, 06082
- Liberty Honda, 71 West Service Rd., Hartford, 06120
- Manchester Honda, 24 Adams St., Manchester, 06042
- Schaller Honda, 1 Veterans Dr., New Britain, 06051
- Sullivan Honda, 45 Migeon Ave., Torrington, 06790
- Westbrook Honda, One Flat Rock Place, Westbrook, 06498

"We sincerely hope to see many people help join us in fighting hunger in our communities," said Larabee. "Even a small donation can make a big difference in people's lives."

For more information about the food drive, visit www.CTHondaDealers.com.

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