Five Corner Cupboard To Benefit From Harvard Pilgrim Grant

Tim Jensen
Updated ·1 min read

EAST WINDSOR, CT — The Five Corner Cupboard will benefit after Harvard Pilgrim Health Care's announcement that it has awarded $49,500 in grants to 28 domestic violence and homeless shelters and food pantries across the state of Connecticut.

Funds will be used to provide support, fresh food and meals to community members in need.

Grants have been awarded to the following 28 organizations in Connecticut:

  • Access Community Action Agency, Danielson

  • Beth El Center, Milford

  • Catholic House/Bethlehem House, Stratford

  • Columbus House, New Haven

  • Community Renewal Team (Homeless Shelters), Hartford

  • Cornerstone Shelter, Vernon

  • Fish, Torrington

  • Five Corner Cupboard Food Pantry, East Windsor

  • Food Bank of Marlborough, Marlborough

  • Holy Family Home and Shelter, Willimantic

  • Homes with Hope, Westport

  • ImmaCare, Inc., Hartford

  • Manchester Area Conference of Churches, Manchester

  • My Sister’s Place, Hartford

  • New London Area Food Pantry, New London

  • New London Homeless Hospitality Center, New London

  • New Reach, Inc., New Haven

  • Plymouth Food Bank, Plymouth

  • Prudence Crandall Center, New Britain

  • Safe Futures, New London

  • Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury, Waterbury

  • Salvation Army Marshall House Shelter, Hartford

  • South Park Inn, Hartford

  • St. Vincent DePaul Place (Amazing Grace Food Pantry), Middletown

  • The Cheshire Community Food Pantry, Cheshire

  • The Connection Inc., Middletown

  • The Network Against Domestic Abuse, Enfield

  • The Open Hearth, Hartford

"We are very pleased to be able to provide financial assistance to these deserving non-profit organizations serving their communities," said Paul Bartosic, Connecticut Market Lead for Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, a Point32Health Company. "The work they do is inspiring, and we are proud to support their efforts to bring hope and wellness to their clients."

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