Employees from Courtyard by Marriott (Orange) and Covidien spent their morning helping to create a clean and vibrant look at The Community Dining Room in Branford. The volunteers applied a fresh coat of paint and washed the windows, walls and blinds in the dining room to create a welcoming place for their guests to dine and socialize. The Community Dining Room feeds the hungry and promotes public awareness of the impact of hunger and isolation in our society.
The Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program was created in 1983 to supplement the work of local social service organizations within the United States, both private and governmental, to help people in need of emergency assistance. This collaborative effort between the private and public sectors has provided over $3.4 billion in Federal funds during its 27-year history.
Founded in 1985, the Community Dining Room (CDR) is a private, not-for-profit organization providing food, support and companionship to our shoreline neighbors. In the spring of 2000, the CDR moved to its present location in the Volunteer Services Center. With this additional space, the CDR expanded its home delivery program and began an evening family dinner.
