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Election Officials to Pilot Food Drive at Special Election

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Calling it a “test run” for the November Elections, the Registrars of Voters are partnering with Neighbor to Neighbor to make the 151st State Rep Election a food drive. Drop-Off bins will be located at three largest polling places where voting is taking place, on Tuesday, Jan. 21.

Voters can bring non-perishable items with them to North Mianus School, Central Middle School, or North Street School. In the future, more polling places will be added.

“I heard this program was working very successfully in Bristol, CT, and it seemed clear to me that Greenwich residents have the resources and the heart to participate in a similar program.” said Fred DeCaro III, Registrar of Voters (R).

Donations of non-perishable items may be placed in a clearly-marked bin at the polling places listed. No cash donations will be accepted. Neighbor to Neighbor is coordinating the bins and the collection of items.

DeCaro indicated they want to work through any kinks in the system before the big event of the year, the Presidential Election. “We have more than 30,000 voters at a Presidential Election,” said DeCaro. Can you imagine what an impact we can have if just half the voters brought a can of soup or a jar of peanut butter to the polls?”

Both DeCaro and his counterpart, Mary Hegarty (D), point out that no cash will be collected at the event. They do not want this to in any way hamper the fundraising efforts of the Girl Scouts and school bands and orchestras who are given permission to sell goodies on election day. Further, no election workers will be handling any of the donated materials; they will continue to be focused on running fair and efficient elections. “We want to be very clear that this is a voluntary activity and will not interfere with voting activities or in any way disrupt that process,” Hegarty said.

If you would like to participate, and are voting at North Street, Central Middle School, or North Mianus School, simply bring a non-perishable food item with you. A list of the most needed items can be found on Neighbor to Neighbor’s website, or at tinyurl.com/vrfgyaa

If you don’t know if you are in the 151ST District, please go to greenwichct.gov/vote where can look up your information. Voting will be from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 21.

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