Empowering kids to care, share, and make a difference.
At Seymour Food 2 Kids, our mission is to empower youth to fight hunger in our community by providing weekend food bags through local schools and supplying food for snack closets in schools and other community organizations. We are proud to currently support all Seymour Schools, one elementary school in Oxford, and the Ansonia Boys and Girls Club.
Seymour Food 2 Kids began with a simple wish from a kindergartener who wanted to help feed her classmates in need. Inspired by that moment, and with the support of our community, we launched a program in 2024 to provide weekend food bags and stock snack closets in Seymour schools. By 2025, we proudly expanded to include one elementary school in Oxford and the Ansonia Boys and Girls Club, extending our reach to even more children!
Recent News & Events
Support Local Students Through the AnSeOx Rotary Restaurant Raffle
The AnSeOx Rotary Club is hosting its annual Restaurant Raffle to raise funds for high school scholarships benefiting students in Seymour, Oxford, and Ansonia.
Funds raised through this community-driven fundraiser help provide financial assistance to local students as they prepare for the rising costs of college. Scholarships like these can make a meaningful difference for families and help students pursue their educational goals.
Supporting the Restaurant Raffle is a simple way to invest in the future of local students and strengthen the surrounding communities.
February 2026: Celebrating Our New Board Members!
We’re thrilled to announce that our board has grown! As we celebrate our second anniversary, we’ve welcomed five new board members—bringing fresh energy, unique talents, and a shared passion for serving our community.
Doubling our board is a huge milestone for us, and each new member brings something special to the table. From creative ideas to hands-on experience and a genuine commitment to making a difference, we’re excited to see how their contributions will help us grow and serve even more effectively.
Meet our new board members on our About Us page, and join us in celebrating this next chapter for our organization. Together, we’re building something stronger and more vibrant than ever!
Feb 11, 2026: Garden Catering Give Back Night
Today is the day!
702 Bridgeport Ave, Shelton, CT
2PM–9PM
Use code FOOD26 → 25% of your order donated back!Feb 3, 2026: Two Years Strong for Seymour Food 2 Kids!
Tonight, our hearts were full as we celebrated two incredible years of Seymour Food 2 Kids alongside 70 members of our community — including 32 inspiring youth volunteers who are already making a meaningful difference in the world around them.
It was a truly special evening as we were honored to receive a State of Connecticut citation recognizing the impact of our work. We are grateful to Senators Berthel and Perillo for taking the time to join us, learn more about our mission, and support the students and families we serve.
None of this would have been possible without the guidance and encouragement of Milford Food 2 Kids, who believed in us from day one and generously shared their experience, model, and mentorship as we built our own program here in Seymour.
While tonight was a celebration of our growth, it was also a reminder that this work belongs to all of us. Every volunteer, donor, partner, and supporter has played a role in creating something truly meaningful for our town. Together, we are ensuring that no child in our community goes hungry over the weekend — and that our young people are learning the power of service, empathy, and leadership along the way.
Here’s to many more years of working side by side to care for our neighbors and strengthen the heart of Seymour. 💫
Feb 2 – Mar 3, 2026: Calling all Ion Bank Customers!
Seymour Food 2 Kids needs your vote! From February 2nd through March 2nd, ION Bank customers can help us raise money through the ION Community Awards Program.
A few important things: You must be an ION Bank account holder, there is 1 vote per customer and ION Bank donates $25 for every vote — it costs YOU nothing!
How to vote:
Visit https://cap.ionbank.com/CAP/
Select Children and Youth, Find Seymour Food 2 Kids and vote!
Every vote helps us provide more snacks to our local schools, so children can stay focused, healthy, and ready to learn.
Feb 3, 2026: Our Birthday Bagging!
Come bag with us! Our next Food2Kids bagging event is coming up FAST, and we’d love to have you there. Special guests from our local government are joining us for our 2nd Anniversary Birthday Bagging
Ages 16+ → help with setup
Kids + parents → bagging fun together
Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/…/10C094CA8A72CA2F8C52…Dec 16, 2025: Grateful Hearts Tonight! 
Tonight, our incredible volunteers packed 380 food bags for children in our community—and we couldn’t do this without you.
Every bag represents a child who will head into the weekend with food on the table, comfort in their belly, and the reminder that their community cares.
To our amazing baggers: thank you for showing up, lending your time, and being the hands and hearts behind this mission. You are making a real, tangible difference—one bag at a time.
From all of us at Seymour Food 2 Kids, thank you.
Dec 5, 2025: Thank YOU! 
A huge THANK YOU to the Seymour Ladies Folks on the Hill!
Your generosity truly blew us away. You donated a TON of snacks – over $400 worth – plus $75 in cash, and we are so incredibly grateful.
Because of you, our students will have the fuel they need to stay focused, supported, and cared for throughout their school days. Your kindness makes a real difference right here in our community, and we couldn’t do this work without partners like you.
Thank you for showing up so big for our kids.
Nov 27, 2025: Giving Thanks!
Today and every day, we are grateful for the heart of this community — the volunteers who show up, the donors who give so generously, the schools and partners who support us, and every single person who helps us make sure kids have what they need. We couldn’t do this without you.Nov 25, 2025: We’re Growing Our Board!
Submit your résumé and cover letter telling us why you want to serve and what you bring to the table.
Officer positions like Secretary and Event Planning will be voted on by the board – joining the board is step one!Nov 24, 2025: Snacks for Boys & Girls Club – Ansonia! 💛
We’re so excited to share that we were able to drop off snacks to support theBoys & GirlsClub in Ansonia today! They reached out asking for help, and thanks to our generous community, we were able to show up and bless them in a meaningful way.
Nov 18, 2025: Big Progress Tonight! 💛
Big progress tonight! We revamped our bylaws, discussed open board roles, and laid out our next steps as a program. So proud of this team and everything we’re building together!
Nov 17, 2025: Thank you! 💛
Because of you, our shelves are full again.
This week’s call for help was met with the most incredible generosity – and we are so grateful to be part of a community that shows up every single time.
📦 411.95 lbs of food donated
💵 $395 in monetary donations
We want to also shout out Indigo Wellness who sponsored a child for an entire YEAR!!!!
Your kindness directly supports local kids who rely on weekend food bags to feel nourished, supported, and cared for. Every can, every snack, every dollar — it all adds up to full bellies and brighter days.
Thank you for helping us continue this mission with hope and heart. 💛
Seymour, you always show up. And we are so grateful.
Nov 10, 2025: Help Us Restock Our Shelves!
Our shelves are running low — and our kids are counting on us!
Each week, Seymour Food 2 Kids sends home bags filled with simple, nourishing food for children who might otherwise go hungry. As the need grows, we’re calling on our incredible community to help us restock and fill those bags with love.
🛒 Wish List: Amazon Wish List
📦 Drop-Off: 5 Sagamore Drive, Seymour, CT
💵 Venmo: @seymour-foodtokids
Every item, every dollar, every act of kindness makes a difference in a child’s weekend.
Let’s refill those shelves — together. 💛
Nov 4, 2025: Thank You To Our Amazing Volunteers!
What a night! Thanks to the incredible support of our volunteers, we packed 350 bags to help ensure local kids and families have what they need. It was a full house — and it’s because of your time, energy, and heart that we’re able to keep doing this important work. 💛
This week, in celebration of World Kindness Week, we also took a moment to read a book about kindness and handed out certificates to our amazing volunteers. It was a special reminder that the work we do together isn’t just about food — it’s about community, compassion, and caring for one another.Our volunteers truly are the kindest!
As many are talking about the growing uncertainty around food insecurity in the months ahead, we want our community to know: we’re preparing. Tonight, we packed extra bags so schools have them on hand for any child who may need support.
If your family could use a little help, please reach out directly to your child’s school. They can connect you with the resources available.
🛒 Want to help? We’re working to keep our shelves stocked for the rest of the school year — and every dollar makes a difference. Together, we can make sure no child goes hungry.
Oct 25, 2025: Seymour Downtown Trick or Treat & Trunk or Treat
Seymour Food2Kids had a blast joining Downtown Seymour’s Trick-or-Treat and the community Trunk-or-Treat this October!
These fun events were a great opportunity to connect with local families, spread the word about our mission, and celebrate the Halloween spirit together. 👻
We’re always grateful for chances like these to raise awareness, strengthen community spirit, and remind our neighbors that together, we can make a difference. 💛
Oct 25, 2025: Riverwalk Circuit Training: Calories for A Cause
On Saturday, October 25th, our Seymour Food2Kids team joined in an epic community challenge to support Seymour Pink! Teams of four competed to see who could burn the most calories in 60 minutes on a Concept2 rower, Ski Erg, or Rogue Air Bike — with machines drawn randomly from a hat.
Every rep, row, and calorie burned helped raise awareness and funds in the fight against breast cancer. 💪💗
We’re proud to have participated in this incredible event alongside so many others showing their strength and community spirit. Thank you to everyone who came out to support the cause!
Oct 21, 2025: Valley Community Foundation Advisory Council Dinner
Amber and I were honored to attend the Valley Community Foundation Board Advisory Council Dinner this evening. It was an inspiring night filled with meaningful conversation and connections with others who are doing incredible work across our community.
A heartfelt thank you to the Valley Community Foundation for welcoming us and for your continued dedication to supporting local organizations like ours. Your commitment truly helps strengthen the impact we can make together.
September 23, 2025: 420 Bags Packed & Ready to Go!
50 kids at three elementary schools 10 students at the middle school 10 students at the high school
We have bagging events about every 6 weeks. This is a family-friendly volunteer opportunity where children and parents work side by side. Kids love filling bags, and seeing firsthand how small acts of kindness can make a big difference for their classmates and neighbors. It’s a hands-on way to teach compassion, teamwork, and the joy of giving back. Keep an eye out for our sign up sheet about a week before the next event!September 22, 2025: Snacks at Seymour High School
After a successful drive this weekend, we are loaded up and ready for snack deliveries!September 20, 2025: Seymour Stop & Shop Snack Drive
Today at our Snack Drive outside Stop & Shop, we collected 212.10 pounds of food and received $934.44 in donations! We are so grateful for our incredible community who continues to show up for the kids we serve.
our snack closet for local students who need a little extra support during the school day.
She was moved by the kindness, compassion, and clarity these kids brought to such an important cause.
We are SO proud of these young changemakers who are so eager to share our story and grateful for our generous community.September 2025: Snack Drives at Meet The Teachers
We’re collecting individually wrapped, shelf-stable snacks during Meet the Teacher Nights at all Seymour Schools throughout September. Got extras or snacks your kiddos have outgrown? Share the love and let’s make sure every student has the fuel to rock this school yearAugust 20, 2025: First 25/26 School Year Food Bagging Event
We were thrilled to kick off our first bagging event of the 2025–2026 school year! The room was filled with energy and excitement as kids, families, and community members came together with one shared goal—making sure no child in Seymour goes hungry.
What made the day extra special was watching so many eager kids take the lead—packing bags, working side by side, and reminding us that even the smallest hands can make a big impact. Their enthusiasm, laughter, and teamwork perfectly capture the spirit of our mission: kids helping kids.
Thanks to our dedicated volunteers, we were able to prepare hundreds of weekend food bags that will head home with Seymour and Oxford students each week, giving them the comfort of knowing they’ll have nutritious meals outside of school.
We are so grateful to everyone who showed up, gave their time,
and helped make this event such a success. Together, we’re not just filling bags—we’re filling hearts, building empathy, and strengthening our community.
Here’s to another amazing year of service, kindness, and connection—one bag at a time. From all of us at Seymour Food 2 Kids, we wish you a happy, healthy, and successful school year!
Providing food to families is so much more than filling a plate—it’s fueling hope, opportunity, and a brighter future. When children and families have access to nutritious meals, they can grow, thrive, and reach their full potential. Alleviating food insecurity eases stress and worry, bringing peace and stability to households and supporting overall well-being.
When hunger is addressed at the family level, children can focus on learning, attending school regularly, and building the skills they need to succeed. Each meal provided is an investment in breaking the cycle of poverty and empowering families to flourish. By supporting access to food, we are not only nourishing bodies—we are nurturing dreams, strengthening communities, and shaping a healthier, brighter future for all.
