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April is Such an Inspiring Month Here at Cornerstone!
Firstly, we celebrate Easter and the Resurrection of Jesus, giving eternal life for all who believe in Him. Secondly, April is Volunteer...
Apr 1, 2023


April is Volunteer Appreciation Month!
There is always so much positive activity going on at Cornerstone, and our mission has expanded so much over its 40-year history. Each...
Mar 31, 2023


Gerry's Donuts Celebrates 40 Years!
As Gerry's Donuts celebrates their 40th anniversary today, we thought it would be a good time to mention all the donuts they have donated...
Mar 30, 2023


Time to Dance the Night Away at Prom - Interview with Sharon Redfern
Sharon Redfern, Executive Director of The Cornerstone, was invited to an interview with Nicole Nalepa and Scot Haney this morning to...
Mar 29, 2023


Vernon Center Middle School Students Host EPOCH Art Night
Cornerstone representatives, Alexis Carmicheal and Ernie Garibaldi were invited to Vernon Center Middle School's Second Annual EPOCH Art...
Mar 25, 2023


Macy's Inc. Donates Bagged Lunches to Cornerstone Community Kitchen
Macy's Inc. in South Windsor, CT donated 100 bagged lunches to Cornerstone's Community Kitchen today. It is part of their "Bagged Hunger...
Mar 24, 2023


Bryan Flint, Sr. and family honor memory of son by serving at Community Kitchen
In the early morning hours of June 28, 2013, Bryan Flint, Jr.'s parents received the worst news they could imagine. The police were...
Mar 23, 2023


Cornerstone's Food Cupboard is Run Entirely by Volunteers!
The Cornerstone Food Cupboard is run entirely by volunteers. Currently we have over 50 volunteers who serve the Cupboard each week in a...
Mar 18, 2023


Giving is Reward Enough
Cornerstone's Clothing Bank received a lovely thank you letter from the Manchester Emblem Club #251 last month for donating items for...
Mar 17, 2023


Volunteers Keep Community Kitchen Running Smoothly!
Our volunteers are the only reason we are able to serve delicious, quality meals on a consistent basis. Last month alone, we served 2,313...
Mar 10, 2023


Holy Trinity Church Parishionshers Donate Gift Cards to Cornerstone
Cornerstone received a significant donation of over $700 of gift cards to Dunkin Donuts, Walgreen and CVS from the parishioners at Holy...
Mar 3, 2023


Rockville High School's "Souper Bowl of Caring" Fundraiser benefits Cornerstone
Rockville High School hosted a "Souper Bowl" Fundraiser this Super Bowl to benefit to Cornerstone in Rockville, CT. The Student Council,...
Feb 25, 2023


Food Partners at Cornerstone's Community Kitchen
Two partnerships that have made this past month so successful are the ones we hold with Midwest Food Bank New England and Connecticut...
Feb 21, 2023


Cornerstone's Food Cupboard is in Need of Donations
These are the most needed food items for the Food Cupboard today. · Canned pasta · Ramen noodles · Rice-A-Roni or Knorr...
Feb 18, 2023


Donations are a pivotal part of The Clothing Bank, Etc.
Cornerstone is very fortunate to be working with Walmart in Manchester, CT. We were put in touch with Jasmine and Enriketa from their...
Feb 17, 2023


Local Grocery Shops Continue Partnerships with Cornerstone
The Food Cupboard is able to provide the families it assists each week with a bag of produce/fruit, a bag of bread/pastry, and a bag...
Feb 15, 2023


Scouting is a Teaching Tool for Our Young People
Brownie troop #10941, run by Mellissa Kranz Reed and Daisy troop #10968, run by Nicole Chomick partnered together to earn their badge for...
Feb 14, 2023


Cornerstone Secures Funding Through Private Donations for New Delivery Van
THANK YOU to everyone who donated to our new van campaign. We were able to raise the funds and ordered the van. It is currently being...
Feb 6, 2023


41 New Families Use Cornerstone's Food Cupboard in January
Cornerstone's Food Cupboard saw an increase of 41 new families in January. This is a clear indication of the economic struggles many...
Feb 1, 2023


Bolton's Bentley Memorial Library hosts Third Annual "Oh So Cozy Blanket Drive"
Bentley Memorial Library's "Oh So Cozy Blanket Drive" ended at just the right time! A cold snap is predicted this week, which will put...
Feb 1, 2023
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