Danbury Family-Focused Food Program Scores $50K Grant

DANBURY, CT — The Connecticut Department of Agriculture has awarded $50,000 to the United Way of Coastal and Western Connecticut for its Seedlings to Sprouts program.

This funding is meant to enhance access to and consumption of healthy, local fruits and vegetables in Greater Danbury and New Milford by providing nutrition education, local food access, hands-on experience, and community engagement programs for child care providers and families.

"I am pleased to see this investment in the Seedlings to Sprout program. By expanding access to nutritious, locally grown produce and offering education on healthy eating habits, we are paving the way for our children's lifelong well-being," said Rep. Farley Santos, who represents Danbury's 109th District in the Connecticut General Assembly.

The award is among 53 grants totaling over $2.8 million through the Connecticut Grown for Connecticut Kids program, now in its third year.

"At a time when many are having trouble making ends meet, the Connecticut Grown for Connecticut Kids program helps ensure our kids have access to healthy, locally produced food, and enables them to get involved in the process all while enhancing their learning experience and building knowledge and skills along the way," said Mayor Roberto Alves.