The Enfield Summer Food Service Program at Saint Patrick’s Parish – also known as The Lunch Bunch – received some great press from the Hartford Courant this Sunday. Columnist Susan Campbell visited the program in late July and made summer food programs the subject of her most recent column. It’s a great example of how we can use our voices to advocate for community change.

A dozen volunteers and more than 40 local children gathered in the basement of St. Patrick’s Parish in Thompsonville on July 15th to share food and activities as part of a free summer lunch program.

The Lunch Bunch offers free lunches for children up to age 18 at Saint Patrick’s Church Hall, 64 Pearl Street, from noon to 1:00 p.m. each weekday through August 27th. There is no need to register to participate.

An article in today's Hartford Courant discusses the need for summer food programs for children in our state and how the Enfield Summer Food Service Program - also known as The Lunch Bunch - is helping. Click here to read the full story.

Children and youth up to age 18 can receive free lunches this summer, thanks to a collaboration among United Way of North Central Connecticut, local nonprofit organizations and government.

Beginning June 28th and running through August 27th, The Lunch Bunch will offer free lunches at Saint Patrick’s Church Hall at 64 Pearl Street in Thompsonville, Monday through Friday from noon to 1:00 p.m. Any child or young person 18 or under may attend, and there is no need to register to participate. In addition to lunch, a fun activity will be offered after the meal.