01/10/2025
Rotary Club of Somers and Geissler’s Supermarket Unite to Support Champs Place Food Bank
Somers, CT - Living by their motto, “Service Above Self,” the Rotary Club of Somers is once again demonstrating its commitment to the community by partnering with Geissler’s Supermarket to amplify their annual donation to Champs Place Food Bank in Somers.
This year, the Rotary Club is proud to announce a total donation of $4,500 to Champs Place, thanks to an earmarked contribution. Of this amount, $2,000-enhanced by Geissler’s Supermarket-has been converted into $2,500 in Geissler’s gift cards. These gift cards are distributed during the holiday season, with $1,250 shared before Christmas and another $1,250 to be given before Easter.
The remaining $2,000 of the donation is being used by Champs Place to purchase essential food items from Foodshare, helping to replenish their inventory and address the growing issue of food insecurity in the community.
Amy Kozak, Director of Champs Place, expressed her gratitude for the continued support from the Rotary Club and Geissler’s, noting the importance of the gift cards in allowing recipients to purchase holiday-specific food items not typically provided by the pantry.
“As a family-owned, community-focused business, Geissler’s is proud to expand our partnership with the Rotary Club to help those in need,” said Robert Rybick, CEO of Geissler’s Supermarket. “This effort is a natural extension of our Save a Tape program, which has raised thousands of dollars for the Somers Education Foundation.”
Don Zdunczyk, President of the Rotary Club of Somers, shared his pride in the collaboration. “Together with Geissler’s, we’re able to make a greater impact on the lives of local families. It’s an honor to support Champs Place in their mission to combat food insecurity in Somers.”
Champs Place Food Pantry serves the residents of Somers on Mondays from 10 am to noon and 6 to 7 pm, at the Somers Congregational Church, 599 Main Street, Somers, CT. For more information call 860-763-4021 or email [email protected].
The Rotary Club meets every Wednesday at 6:30 pm at Joanna’s in Somers and guest are welcome. Don reminds everyone to shop and support Geissler’s, a local family-owned store that gives back so much to the community. It has always been great partnering with Geissler’s, because they care.
Oversized Check presented to Kit Devlin of Champs Place (second from left) by Don Zdunczyk, President of Somers Rotary along with Dave Nolan, Store Manager and Mandy Haber, Front end Manager of Geisslers.
