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Statement from President and CEO Jason Jakubowski

Connecticut Foodshare President and CEO Jason Jakubowski responds

For over five decades, the response to growing food insecurity was often met with increased food distribution, but the root causes are much more complex, including lack of affordable housing, low wages, high living costs, and systemic inequities. Connecticut Foodshare recognizes that ending food insecurity requires addressing these root causes and has created the Connecticut Foodshare Neighbor Council to engage with neighbors and influence food bank and government policies.

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Connecticut Foodshare President and CEO, Jason Jakubowski, responds

Connecticut Foodshare President and CEO, Jason Jakubowski, responds

New data has been released on food insecurity in Connecticut

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Connecticut Foodshare's Walk Against Hunger Returns to Dunkin' Park on April 26

3/25/25 *BREAKING* Connecticut Foodshare's official response to the most recent cuts to federal food sources.

3/11/25 Connecticut Foodshare responds to drastic cuts to federal funds.

It has certainly been a hectic start to 2025 here at Connecticut Foodshare.

Our neighbors are at the center of everything Connecticut Foodshare does, and that includes our mobile food pantries.