Sterling House in Stratford CT’s Food Pantry

In the heart of the town of Stratford on Main Street sits Sterling house behind it’s antique iron gate. If you live in Stratford you probably drive by it almost every day. It’s a true community center that gives a lot more to the community than it takes.

Donate A Basket Of Food To Sterling Houses Food Pantry

Put on your list for this summer at least one good deed. There are lots of local food banks around Stratford CT but Sterling House is as local as a local organization gets.

Taking a ride up to Target on Hawley Lane can yield a basket full of canned, powdered, boxed, and other non-perishable food items.

Explain to your kids what you are doing and bring them with you to the grocery store. Let them pick through the soups and cereals that they think other people will enjoy. After leaving the store drive over to Sterling House. Let the kids help carry the bags up the steps of the side entrance. In the hall on the left hand side you will see a donation box for the food pantry.  That’s it. Easy.

I think this is a great way to teach philanthropy to your kids in an inexpensive and thoughtful way. My kids enjoy it and I hope you and your children will too.