Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has donated $32,000 in additional emergency food assistance to eastern Connecticut’s food pantries and food centers to help those in need during the continuing COVID-19 health crisis.

Since this past April, Charter Oak has donated a total of $139,000 in emergency grants to food centers and food pantries that serve New London and Windham counties.

“The effects of COVID-19 are still impacting our region, especially for those who face food insecurity issues, and it’s our hope that this additional $32,000 will go a long way in restocking supplies for those most in need during this pandemic,” Brian A. Orenstein, Charter Oak’s president and chief executive, said in a release.

Local organizations that received emergency food assistance from Charter Oak include Always Home in Mystic, Care & Share of East Lyme, the Gemma E. Moran United Way/Labor Food Center in New London, Groton Social Services Food Lockers, Montville Food Bank, New London Area Food Pantry, New London Community Meal Center, New London Homeless Hospitality Center, Norwich Community Meal Program, Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center, Rosalyn Allen Food Pantry in Norwich, Saint Mary’s Church Food Pantry in Jewett City; and Saint Vincent De Paul Place in Norwich.

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