Ryann of Old Lyme recently celebrated her 3rd birthday by asking her party guests for food donations instead of presents. At her “Peter Pan” themed birthday party, Ryann and her friends collected 127 lbs. of food, which she and her Mom delivered to the Old Saybrook food pantry. “This is our second year collecting food on her birthday”, said her Mom. “Last year we collected 48 pounds - but she has more friends now.”

Thank you to Ryann, her family and all her friends for remembering those in need on the shoreline.