A food desert is an area where residents lack easy access to affordable, nutritious fresh food. It’s typically defined as any urban area more than one mile from a full-service grocery store. When the Stop&Shop closed, it created exactly this situation for Torrington's south side.

The Torrington Democratic Town Committee rolled up their sleeves, donned hair nets, and volunteered at the Torrington Community Soup Kitchen

Torrington deserves leadership that listens, leads with integrity, and puts families first.