The St. Vincent de Paul Place food pantry and kitchen in Norwich was the recipient this week of a generous donation from the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe during a visit by tribal and city officials.
"We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation for their generous donation to help us provide food to our most vulnerable community members through our pantry," St. Vincent de Paul Place Norwich posted online.
The donation of $25,000, part of an annual giving campaign, comes during an ongoing disruption to SNAP benefits.
Tribal Council Chairman Rodney A. Butler presented a check to Jillian Corbin, Executive Director of St. Vincent de Paul Place. Both were joined at the pantry by Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Angela Adams, State Rep. Derrell Wilson, pantry manager Brian Burke, Board Member Theresa Donatelli, the now Norwich Mayor-elect Swarnjit Singh and others.
"This partnership reflects the true spirit of community — neighbors helping neighbors, compassion meeting action. We are deeply grateful for your continued support and commitment to ensuring that no one in our community goes hungry."
"Together, we make hope possible."