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Stamford Police Donate Turkeys To Food Bank Of Lower Fairfield County

STAMFORD, Conn. -- The Stamford Police Association donated 55 turkeys to the Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County and will deliver them with the help of the members of the association's Girls Leadership Program.

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The Stamford Police Association’s Girls Leadership Program works hand-in-hand with DOMUS Foundation to match young women with Stamford police officers for mentoring and educational opportunities.

The program runs throughout the school year and aids middle school girls in Stamford. At this year’s turkey giveaway, the young women will not only deliver turkeys, but take a tour of the Food Bank and talk with the Officers about giving back to the City of Stamford. “Whether it’s donating 55 turkeys to the food bank, or mentoring a group of young women, our officers are passionate about giving back to the community in some way, shape or form,” said Todd Lobraico, president of the Stamford Police Association. “This Thanksgiving, we’re looking forward to delivering turkeys so more Stamford families will have the opportunity to enjoy a traditional holiday dinner, regardless of their financial situation. We are thrilled to share the experience with the mentees in our Girls Leadership Program.” DOMUS is a Stamford, Conn-based multiservice nonprofit serving over 1,000 of the region’s most disadvantaged, disconnected youth through educational, residential, and community programs. DOMUS seeks to create the conditions necessary for them to get on a path toward health and opportunity so they can engage and succeed in school and ultimately have satisfying and productive lives. The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County supplies groceries to more than 100 nonprofit organizations in Stamford, Greenwich, Darien, New Canaan, Norwalk and Wilton.

Last year the Food Bank gave out 15,000 turkeys at Thanksgiving. Recently the Food Bank advised they are still 800 turkeys short of meeting their need.

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