‘Frank ‘N Steins at the Park’ is the theme for a second annual fundraising event. The evening benefits Freshplace, a food pantry providing hunger relief and support services to low-income families in Hartford’s impoverished Upper Albany neighborhood.
The event will feature grilled brats (‘franks’) and a tasting of locally craft brewed beers, (‘steins’) along with hors d’oeuvres inspired by the season’s bounty. The event will also feature a wine tasting and live bluegrass music. Frank ‘N Steins at the Park is sponsored by Taylor Rental, Manchester, CT; Pullman & Comley, LLC; and Fiduciary Investment Advisors, LLC.
Beer tastings will be provided by Thomas Hooker Brewery, City Steam Brewery, Harpoon Brewery, Narragansett Brewery and Olde Burnside Brewing Company. Wine tastings will be provided by Sonoma Wines and Spirits.
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Event reservations are $50 in advance or $60 at the door. To reserve a spot, visit www.jlhartford.org or mail a check payable to Chrysalis Center, Inc., P.O. Box 320613, Hartford, CT 06132. Please note the names of those attending, address and phone number. Advance reservation deadline is October 7. Individuals must be 21 years or older to attend. For more information, contact Maryellen M. Shuckerow at 860-263-4417.
Freshplace is a client-choice food pantry providing fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy, meats and staple items to low-income families in Hartford’s impoverished Upper Albany neighborhood. Patrons receive supports to work on a Freshstart plan to take steps to increase family self-sufficiency. Freshplace is a collaborative project of Chrysalis Center, Inc., the Junior League of Hartford, Inc., and Foodshare. After opening its doors in July
2010, it now serves 100 families.
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Chrysalis Center is a private non-profit healthcare agency serving Greater Hartford which provides community support services to people living in poverty who struggle with mental illness, substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, release from incarceration and homelessness.
Founded 90 years ago, the Junior League of Hartford, Inc. is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.
Foodshare, the region’s food bank, works to end hunger in Greater Hartford by increasing self-sufficiency of people in need, engaging the public in real solutions, and ensuring an efficient safety net so no one goes hungry.
