Hello everyone and thank you to all that have donated to this mission. I have tried sharing as much as I can on Facebook for all of our donors to follow our efforts! Below is a post I recently shared thanking everyone involved in the first haul! Our second haul has a goal date of Saturday but that depends on donations! Please consider donation to the second haul which will bring 850 2nd cut timothy hay for pregnant horses and alpacas, 50 round bales for cattle and about 30,000 pounds of cattle feed and oats. We are also sending down 4 8000W generators, pine shavings and a bunch of large ten person tents! 

Thank You List for the First Haul of the Connecticut Agricultural and Emergency Essentials Convoy

Wendy Sears

A huge thank you to my friend Wendy Sears, who helped organize this entire effort and personally drove around much of Connecticut to gather and arrange donations. This convoy would not have been possible without her dedication, time, and unwavering support.

Dorsey Lafontaine Egan

Thank you, Dorsey Egan, for generously giving your time over multiple days to help organize this effort with Wendy. Your hard work and commitment were essential to making this project a success.

Marsha Prokop

A special thanks to my mother-in-law, Marsha Prokop, for her incredible help in organizing all the donations. Your efforts ensured the items were efficiently dispersed throughout Burnsville and Bakersville, helping the residents get access to critical supplies.

Ward Eccles

A heartfelt thank you to Ward and his wife, Rita, for driving the Emergency Essentials Truck down to Bakersville. Your dedication and support have been invaluable in ensuring these essential items reach those in need.

Troy Wenzloff and Mathew Prokop

A huge thanks to Troy for taking his own rig and time to drive down with our round bales. Your commitment and dedication are deeply appreciated. Thank you to my amazing husband for supporting me in this effort and ensuring our trucks got to their destination.

Lindsey LaPorte Fullerton

A special thanks to Lindsey, who dedicated an entire day to help organize clothes and totes. Your help with sorting donations was invaluable, and we appreciate your time and effort.

Andrea Antonucci Stevko,

Her Husband, and Their Son Archie

Thank you to Andrea and her family for organizing a Trumbull pickup and coming out to help with organizing and for bringing totes. Your support as a family made a tremendous difference in getting things packed and ready.

Ann Novak

A heartfelt thank you to Ann Novak, who came almost every day to help organize, pack, and prepare donations. Your consistent support and hard work were crucial in making this convoy possible.

Martin Mckinney Jr of Service Station Equipment

Thank you for allowing us to host the donation drive at your facility and for donating a truck, along with two drivers, at no cost. Your generous contribution of transport services and the delivery of all the hay made this convoy possible, and we are incredibly grateful for your support!

Hay Truck Drivers

Thank you Tom and Tom for hauling this load down after a long work week! You are truly appreciated.

Loading Team

A huge thank you to everyone who assisted with loading the truck. Your hard work and dedication made sure everything was packed efficiently and safely for its journey.

Lock, Stock, & Barrel in Bethany, CT

We are deeply appreciative of your donation of five pallets of feed and 400 square bales of hay. Your contribution will make a tremendous impact on the well-being of those in need.

The Reb Family of Mt. Bushnell Farm – New Preston, CT

Thank you for your generous donation of 200 additional bales of hay, which allowed us to fully load the first truck. Your support truly made a difference in reaching our goals for this convoy.

Chris Withington – Chris Farms LLC Titan Feeds, Scotland, CT

A huge shout-out to Chris Withington for being one of the first major donors to step up for this effort. With a remarkable donation of over 15,000 pounds of feed, you have provided lifesaving support to local cattle farms, including some of the largest farms in the area. Additionally, through a fundraising effort, we were able to contribute funds to add even more feed to the truck, directly impacting the well-being of our agricultural community. Your ongoing support in this second haul, with offers to continue sending out essential supplies, is truly invaluable. Thank you, Chris, for your steadfast commitment to this cause.

Nancy and Bronson Trevor

Thank you, Nancy and Bronson Trevor, for your donation of ivermectin dewormer for the horses. Your contribution is helping ensure the health and well-being of the livestock in these communities.

David Brandhem

A special thank you to the kind gentleman who dropped off approximately 50 bales of hay at Service Station Equipment. Your generosity did not go unnoticed, and it has made a tangible impact on the success of our efforts.

Ed Fleming – Nine Brothers Farms, Preston, CT

A big thank you to Ed Fleming and Nine Brothers Farms for donating 20 round bales to our convoy. Your contribution helped us fill our third truck, making a significant impact on this effort. We appreciate your generosity and commitment to supporting our community.

K & H Construction LLC, Tool & Equipment Rental – Plainfield, CT**

Thank you Joe and Jenn Geer Sangermano of K&H Equipment for assembling a generous package of emergency supplies, including five 6,500-watt generators, chainsaws, and chainsaw kits. Your contribution has been instrumental in restoring power and providing necessary tools for recovery.

Dubay Tractor

We appreciate Anne Dubay Dauphinais and her family at Dubay Tractor’s for their generous donations of chainsaws, chainsaw kits, and other essential emergency supplies. Your support has equipped residents with vital tools to manage their properties during this challenging time.

Beaverbrook Saw Shop – Scotland, CT

A huge thank you to Beaverbrook Saw Shop for donating large quantities of chainsaw oil to keep the equipment in good working order. Your contribution is making a real difference in helping restore and maintain properties.

Scott Miller of Miller Brothers storage in South Windham

A big thanks to Scott Miller of Miller Brothers Storage in south Windham for bringing us many generous donations including a generators and also donations from local shops. He also offered us a Penske truck rental package that couldn’t be beat. Thanks also for bringing us pallets they were put to good use!

Khan Tractor

A heartfelt thank you to Khan Tractor for their generosity! A special shout-out to Stori Beckwith for reaching out and letting us know about Khans generous donation of a weed whacker, chainsaws, a shop vac, and many other essential emergency items. Your support is invaluable, and we deeply appreciate these contributions.

GM Thompson’s Feeds – Mansfield Depot, CT

Thank you to GM Thompson’s Feeds for your substantial donation of emergency essential farm and livestock equipment worth thousands of dollars. Your support is providing critical resources to local farms in need.

Hyde’s Home & Farm LLC

A big thank you to Hyde's for your generous pallet donation of Sweet Feed! It was greatly appreciated and quickly distributed to those in need in around Bakersville. Your support is made a real difference!

Tractor Supply – North Windham, CT*

We appreciate the assistance from Tractor Supply for working with us at cost to provide fencing supplies. Your support is helping farmers restore their fences, which were damaged during the recent events.

Wesley Jenks, AJ at Transfer Enterprises Inc and Tj Adams at Freight Broker All States Transport

Thank you, Wesley Jenks, for connecting us to AJ, and to AJ for connecting us to TJ Adams, who then secured a driver for our fourth shipment. Your support and connections made a real difference in making this shipment happen. This shipment of feed saved the three largest cattle farms in Bakersville and Buladean NC.

Veterans Rally Point

We want to give a special thanks to Veterans Rally Point for their heartfelt contribution of 75 handcrafted quilts for veterans. These will be dropped off at the Bakersville Community Center on October 15, 2024, as requested.

Lori McClintock Savino

Thank you, Lori, for the generous donation of coolers, including the Stromboli you packed for the truck drivers. Your thoughtful gesture brought a bit of comfort to those making the long journey.

Michelle Wallace

A special thank you to Michelle Wallace for baking homemade cookies. Your treats added a special touch to the journey and brightened the day for everyone involved.

Our Supporters and Well-Wishers

Finally, thank you to everyone who contributed in any way and kept us in your prayers. Your support helped ensure a safe journey for all involved, and we are grateful for each and every one of you.

We couldn’t have done it without each one of you. Thank you all!

Our second haul leaves soon with FOUR MORE LOADS OF HAY, FEED and GENERATORS