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Date: 12/15/2017
SOMERS, CT – There is still time to help Somers residents have a happier holiday through supporting services maintained by the town.
Human Services Assistant Christina Cenac explained to Reminder Publications that although the program to adopt a Somers family has concluded with 22 families with 50 children being serviced, residents who wish to help others in the community could do so several ways.
Low income families can be helped through a fund the town Human Services Department maintains that can help pay for heat, electricity, rent or other reasons. Based on donations, interested people can contribute by sending a check made payable to Town of Somers Emergency Fund and sent to Town of Somers Human Services Department, 19 Battle Street, Somers, CT 06071.
There are also two food pantries serving the community that could use donations. Champ’s Place at the Somers Congregational Church at 599 Main St. accepts donations of food in the church office Monday through Thursday from 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. However, monetary donations are preferred, as storage space is an issue and items can be purchased at Foodshare at a reduced cost. Checks can be made payable to Somers Congregational Church with “Champ’s Place” in the memo section.
There is another emergency food pantry at All Saint’s Church at 25 School St. All Saint’s Food Pantry accepts donations of non- perishable items can be dropped off anytime in the basement entryway. Monetary donations can be made payable to All Saint’s Church with “food pantry” in the memo section.
Cenac said she is always looking for volunteers for the Somers Meals on Wheels (MOW) program. The program provides nutrition, but also is a daily wellness check for older residents, many of whom live alone. The program accepts monetary donations, as the towns fund it. Checks can be made payable to: Town of Somers Meals on Wheels Program and sent to: Town of Somers Human Services, 19 Battle St., Somers, CT 06071. The MOW program is also always in need of volunteers to deliver meals. If interested in this rewarding volunteer opportunity, please contact Cenac at 860-265-7551 or Ccenac@somersct.gov.