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Tolland Man Named to Foodshare Governing Board
Thomas Buckingham of Tolland has been elected to the governing board of Foodshare food bank.
Foodshare food bank announced that Tolland resident Thomas Buckingham has been elected to the organization's governing board. Here's the news release:
Foodshare, the food bank for greater Hartford, announced at its annual board meeting last month that Thomas Buckingham, a resident of Tolland, has been elected to the organization’s board.
Buckingham, executive vice president for The Phoenix Companies, Inc., is currently responsible for all product- and service-related functions at his company, and is excited to bring this expertise to a nonprofit organization.
Foodshare, the food bank for greater Hartford, announced at its annual board meeting last month that Thomas Buckingham, a resident of Tolland, has been elected to the organization’s board.
Buckingham, executive vice president for The Phoenix Companies, Inc., is currently responsible for all product- and service-related functions at his company, and is excited to bring this expertise to a nonprofit organization.
Buckingham is coming onto the Foodshare board just as the organization is launching the public phase of their Bridging the Gap Campaign. This includes a Movement to Solve Hunger, engaging 30,000 people in anti-hunger work here in Connecticut.
“Tom has a real passion for Foodshare’s work, and a thorough understanding of the systemic issues we need to address if we are to get at the root of hunger. He will undoubtedly bring a wealth of knowledge to our organization,” said Gloria McAdam, President & CEO of Foodshare.
For a complete Board list or for more information on how you can support this Movement to Solve Hunger please visit www.foodshare.org.
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