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Update: Check Out Community Dining Room on Nick News

The Community Dining Room, which serves Branford, North Branford and East Haven, was featured on Nickelodeon on Dec. 4.

The –which serves Branford, North Branford and East Haven–was featured on Nick News with Linda Ellerbee: "What's for Dinner? Hungry Kids in America" on Dec. 4. 

Kristoffer, whose family uses the Community Dining Room, and his mother are featured second along with CDR Director Pat Kral. 

If you missed the original airing, you can watch the feature on nick.com

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Original Story (Dec. 3)

Do your kids tune into Nickelodeon? On Sunday, Dec. 4, they may see some familiar faces as the Community Dining Room (CDR) will be featured on Nick News with Linda Ellerbee What’s for Dinner? Hungry Kids in America.

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You can tune in to Nick News on Nickelodeon at 9 p.m. (ET) to watch or set your DVR.

Branford’s CDR Executive Director Pat Kral will talk about the challenges many in our community face and how the CDR helps to make a difference. You’ll also hear from many children, such as 14-year-old Shaykia, who says she sometimes goes without meals so her little sisters will have enough to eat.

“I just got used to the fact that I can’t eat everything like how I used to,” says Shaykia.

The CDR serves the south-central Connecticut shoreline from East Haven to Old Saybrook including the towns of Branford, North Branford and East Haven.

According to its website, the CDR is "committed to serving the community by feeding the hungry and helping with other basic human needs. We strive to promote public awareness of the impact of hunger and isolation in our society. We are dedicated to helping our guests with their practical needs through referrals and fellowship."


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