Lions Club, town join Farmers to Families effort

BARKHAMSTED — The Town of Barkhamsted has completed its seventh foodbox distribution event under the leadership of First Selectman Don Stein, with food provided by the USDA Farmers to Families program.

Stein asked local nonprofits to help coordinate the event. Members of the Barkhamsted Lions Club, Barkhamsted Senior Center, Riverton Grange 169 and Northwestern Connecticut Cyber Lions Club helped distribute 1,500 pounds of food to those in need during the pandemic, according to a statement.

“This food is so critical to help shut-in seniors and others affected by this pandemic have a lifeline until times improve,” said Barkhamsted Senior Center President Dave Roberts. “We are so grateful to our town’s leadership for allowing us to participate in this program.”

A group of 15 volunteers from all four nonprofits distributed food boxes at the Barkhamsted Senior Center. Food boxes were also delivered to those residents who unable to attend the event, Roberts said.

In addition to this food-box distribution event, the four nonprofits are also keeping the town’s micro-food pantry stocked with nonperishables. They are collecting and providing books for the two micro-libraries; and picking up and delivering prescriptions to shut-in seniors, Roberts said.

“Barkhamsted is such a great town to live, work and recreate, and we are so happy to help those in need so that they can continue to enjoy our wonderful quality of life,” said Barkhamsted Lion Jackie Martin.

Contributed photos Above and below, the Town of Barkhamsted has completed its seventh food-box distribution event under the leadership of First Selectman Don Stein.