This was the second summer running, that Middletown, CT Community Renewal Team offered free lunches for children in Middletown and Portland.
In 2006 the number of children that participated was nearly 3,500. Last year, 2007 the number of children went up to 8,557. This year it has more than doubled, again. The initial tabulation indicates that 17,508 meals were served.
Some of the volunteers at the beginning of the program this summer were a little leary.. not sure what to expect. Once the program was underway, they couldn't believe how well behaved the children were and how polite. Free lunches were served at the Community Room at Maplewood Terrace, Cross Street AME Church, Green Street Arts Center, Macdonough School, St. Francis of Assisi Church and Traverse Square.
In Portland there were two locations: Chatham Court Housing and True Vine Church.
The summer meal program closed yesterday, with a reception for volunteers at the townhall. I would like to thank Nancy Pappas, Ada Boyd Nutrition Manager Jane Coggins and Gwendolyn Davis for their hard work and dedication. I'm glad to see everything went well.. I just hope next year fewer children will need this program.
My hats off to all the people that volunteered this year. Job well done.
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