Thousands lined up to collect food donations at Rentschler Field in East Hartford last week. Foodshare started the drive-through food bank on Monday and decided to extend the program for two more weeks due to an “overwhelming response” from the community.
Foodshare workers say that the majority of people seeking help are new to food insecurity -- a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and state mandates that have shuttered many businesses to stop the spread of the virus.
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