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This is Why
The Clothing Bank received a call from a client, Yvone, who knew of an older gentleman in need of help. His name is Leon and he is 79...

Christine Filanowicz
Jul 25, 20232 min read


National Night Out is August 1st!
Every year in August, Vernon participates in a nation wide event called National Night Out. This year NNO will be held on August 1, 2023...

Sharon Redfern
Jul 19, 20231 min read


Community Kitchen Receives over 23,000 lbs of Food in June!
The month of June was another busy one for us at the Community Kitchen. We received over 16,000 lbs of food from Foodshare, over 7,000...

Pat Kupec
Jul 19, 20231 min read


The Need is Greater Than You Think
The increasing need for food assistance is clearly the result of our challenging economy. This challenge confronts hundreds of our...

Lee Hay
Jul 18, 20232 min read


We are entering the hazy, lazy, crazy days of summer
As Nat King Cole sang, we are entering the hazy, lazy, crazy days of summer. For most of us that means vacations, family trips, or a...

Sharon Redfern
Jun 29, 20231 min read


Who's Hungry?
According to Feeding America, 9.4% of Tolland county residents are struggling with hunger insecurity in 2023. In the U.S., in 2022, 72%...

Lee Hay
Jun 22, 20231 min read


Giving Back
Just a few months ago, Claudette was a short-term resident of one of our shelters. Life situations can put any of us in need of help at...

Pat Kupec
Jun 20, 20231 min read


CT Valley Orthodontics Hosts Drive for Cornerstone
Dr. Daniels of CT Valley Orthodontics and his team hosted a Paper Supplies Drive for Cornerstone's Homeless Shelters in honor of Bryan...

Alexis Flint
Jun 4, 20231 min read


Cornerstone's Clothing Bank Helps Support Our Young People
Cornerstone's Clothing Bank was honored to have Mikaylin Foster, Miss Greater Rockville teen and Alexis Hayes, Miss Tolland County teen...

Christine Filanowicz
May 31, 20233 min read


Saying Goodbye to a Friend
Cornerstone recently suffered a tremendous loss with the death of our friend and coworker, Bryan Flint, Sr. Bryan had worked here for...

Sharon Redfern
May 25, 20232 min read


SHOPRITE – EXTRAORDINARY SUPPORTER!
When ShopRite opened its new store in the Tri-City Plaza in March 2020, the Manager, Bill Evans, contacted me with an idea for providing...

Lee Hay
May 21, 20231 min read


We Grieve Together
The loss of Bryan Flint, Sr. hit me in two ways; one as losing my colleague and the other as losing my father. When I came to Cornerstone...

Alexis Flint
May 20, 20232 min read


Cornerstone's Prom Boutique
The Clothing Bank Etc. successfully hosted their 8th prom event for 2023. High School young ladies and men came to the “Prom Boutique”...

Christine Filanowicz
May 19, 20232 min read


Bryan Flint, Sr.'s Last Project Shines Light on Food Insecurity in Rockville
In early April, Deputy Director Bryan Flint, Sr. continued to recognize the growing need for food assistance in our community, based on...

Pat Kupec
May 17, 20232 min read


Welcome to May!
Well, here we are in the merry month of May! I know you will be thrilled to hear that soon you will be getting either an email letter or...

Sharon Redfern
Apr 30, 20231 min read


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 · Canned tuna · ...

Lee Hay
Apr 28, 20231 min read


When Life Gives You Lemons...
So, you have heard when you have lemons, you make lemonade. Well, here at the Community Kitchen, when we are gifted with heavy cream, we...

Pat Kupec
Apr 19, 20231 min read


Huge Donation to the Food Cupboard
The Crystal Lake Elementary School in Ellington ran a special food drive for the Cornerstone Food Cupboard in March which focused on...

Lee Hay
Apr 18, 20231 min read


Rockville Teenagers Earn Prestigious President's Service Award
On Sunday, April 23, 2023, three Rockville teenagers will be presented with The President's Volunteer Service Award. Isabella Kirchmeier...

Alexis Flint
Apr 17, 20233 min read


Local Girl Scouts Help Families Celebrate Birthdays
Various South Windsor Girl Scout troops worked together on a service project to help Cornerstone’s Clothing Bank, Etc. with their...

Christine Filanowicz
Apr 15, 20232 min read
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