NFL player Chris Baker visits Foodshare

Washington Redskins defensive end and Windsor native Chris Baker came to Foodshare to present a check—the first from the Chris Baker Foundation, which aims to foster education and literacy in the greater Hartford area.  “I feel really good about Foodshare and the work it’s doing,” Baker said, “and I want to support that work.” Baker says that this is the first step in what he hopes will be an ongoing relationship with Foodshare. Baker was also visiting area schools, including Windsor High School, where he played football before going to Penn State. Among other activities, the foundation will be holding a charity auction in November and hosting a summer football camp in Windsor next summer.

“We’re so grateful for this contribution,” said Foodshare president Gloria McAdam, “and we’re looking forward to a long and constructive relationship.” When Baker mentioned that there are several other NFL players in the area, McAdam suggested that all of them should come volunteer together at Foodshare when the season is over—an idea that Baker eagerly endorsed. His donation will support Foodshare’s ongoing work to increase the amount of food available, decrease the number of people who need food assistance, and engage the entire community in the effort to end hunger.