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DONATE NOW: LITS Food Drive to help support the Backpack Nutrition Program

All Campus, LITS, Community Service posted

Going on now! Until October 10th, LITS Staff is helping support the Backpack Nutrition Program run by Hands on Hartford. Food can be dropped off in any of the boxes at the library’s main entrances, the Community Service Office, or the Underground Coffee House, or you can donate cash at the QR code below.

We are thrilled to announce the official start of the Fall 2025 Food Drive, benefiting the Hands on Hartford Backpack Nutrition Program. Our partnership in this endeavor reflects our commitment to lending a helping hand to those in need within our community.

The Backpack Nutrition Program aims to provide weekend sustenance to approximately 250 food-insecure Hartford school children throughout the school year.

Ways you can contribute:

1. Donate Food Items: We have collection points at the main entrances of the library (Levels A and B) and one on the long walk entrance (Level 1), where you can drop off any of the following items:

Shopping List (individually-packed)

  • Canned Chicken Noodle Soup
  • Oatmeal packets
  • Mac and Cheese
  • Juice Boxes
  • Cereal cups
  • Pretzel packets
  • Goldfish crackers
  • Teddy grahams
  • Granola bars

2. Monetary Donations: For those who prefer to contribute financially, you can donate here:

Money donated will go towards purchasing items on the list that haven’t been donated, so there is no preference! Whatever you are able to provide will go to good use.

Your participation, big or small, will help us achieve our goal and bring smiles to the faces of these children. Let’s come together as a team and make a positive impact on our community.

Thank you for your generosity and kindness!