NBC Connecticut Food Drive

Let’s create a hunger-free holiday season for local families as we collect food at NBC Connecticut's annual food drive.

The drive will be held on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at two locations:

West Hartford: Sears parking lot, 1445 New Britain Avenue

Groton: XFINITY Store, 220 Ct-12.

Donations (food items as well as monetary donations) collected will support Connecticut Foodshare and Connecticut Food Bank.

Thanksgiving food items needed:

  • Frozen turkeys
  • Canned vegetables
  • Dry stuffing mix
  • Cranberry sauce
  • Canned or powdered gravy
  • Instant mashed potatoes


Also always needed:

  • 100% Fruit Juice (cans/bottles/boxes)
  • Canned vegetables and fruit
  • Chunky soups & beef stew
  • Gluten-free products
  • Macaroni and cheese
  • Peanut butter
  • Powdered milk
  • Rice
  • Canned beans
  • Spaghetti & sauce
  • Sugar free,low sodium and no salt items
  • Tuna and other canned meat
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