Oct. 10 2015 01:16 PM

Shopper donations will provide more than 5,500 gallons of nutrient-rich milk to local families in need

Stop & Shop Supermarkets across New England supported The Great American Milk Drive program in June to help deliver highly desired and nutrient-rich gallons of milk to hungry children and families across the region. Stop & Shop Customers had the opportunity to make a $4 donation at the checkout, which equated to one gallon of milk. A total of $22,000 was contributed to New England food banks, money which will be used to provide clients with more than 5,500 gallons of milk. Shown here at a recent check presentation are, from left, Miranda Muro, Grants and Program Impact Manager, Foodshare; Amanda Aldred, Nutrition Specialist, New England Dairy and Food Council; Connecticut dairy farmers Alexis and Jeff Cone of River Plain Dairy, and their family.