Since its establishment in 2013\, Filling in the Blanks (FITB) has continuously provided the community'\;s children with weekend meals. Ensuring children have adequate access to food over the weekend while not in school. FITB is based in Norwalk\, CT\, and provides over 5\,300 children weekly with weekend meal bags at over 155 sites throughout Fairfield and Westchester Counties\, including every school in Bridgeport\, Norwalk\, and Stamford\, CT. \;
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\nOver the past 10 years\, FITB has served two million meals. This year alone\, they will serve ONE million meals. Filling in the Blanks needs your support to help us further the mission to fight childhood hunger. The organization purchases 99% of the food for the weekend meal bag program. Events such as Plates with Purpose are crucial for the continuation and growth of the program. \;
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\nWe hope you will join Filling in the Blanks at The Fourth Annual \;Plates with Purpose Gala. The event takes place at The Loading Dock on September 23\, 2023. Get ready for a glamorous culinary ride! Elite chefs\, including Chefs Luke Venner of Elm\, Peter Mamadjanian of Abigail Kirsch\, and more\, will prepare a coursed meal for you\, with specialty cocktails and entertainment! \;
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\nTickets are on sale now. \;
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\nClick \;HERE \;to purchase.
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