{"url":"https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-15/bertera-subaru-hartford-free-meal-program","markdown_url":"https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-15/bertera-subaru-hartford-free-meal-program.md","title":"Bertera Subaru Launches Free Weekly Meals in Hartford","headline":"Bertera Subaru of Hartford and Angel of Edgewood Launch Free Weekly Meal Program","description":"Bertera Subaru of Hartford and Angel of Edgewood launched a free weekly meal program serving over 50 meals, running every Wednesday through Thanksgiving.","section":"Partnerships","published_at":"2026-10-15T03:10:37+00:00","modified_at":"2026-10-15T03:10:37+00:00","author":"News Desk","key_takeaways":["Angel of Edgewood and Bertera Subaru of Hartford launched 'Wednesdays at the Table,' serving more than 50 meals at its first event.","The program runs every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bertera Subaru of Hartford through Thanksgiving.","Subaru is contributing more than $500 to help purchase food for the events."],"companies":[{"name":"Bertera Subaru","is_primary":true,"profile_url":null,"website":"https://berteramotors.com"}],"source":{"publisher":"Yahoo","title":"Angel of Edgewood, Bertera Subaru of Hartford launch free weekly meal program","url":"https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/angel-edgewood-bertera-subaru-hartford-022432370.html"},"other_sources":[{"publisher":"Financial Post","url":"https://financialpost.com/press-releases/pr-newswire/reitmans-canada-limited-to-provide-one-million-meals-in-partnership-with-food-banks-canada"},{"publisher":"PR Newswire","url":"https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/human-development-fund-partners-with-sunday-salmon-to-restore-and-expand-meal-deliveries-in-castle-rock-colorado-302907244.html"}],"tags":["Partnerships","Bertera Subaru"],"body_markdown":"Angel of Edgewood and Bertera Subaru of Hartford launched a free weekly meal program in Greater Hartford, with the first event serving more than 50 meals. [Yahoo](https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/angel-edgewood-bertera-subaru-hartford-022432370.html) reported the launch on October 15, 2026.\n\n## Wednesdays at the Table Kicks Off in Hartford\n\nThe initiative, called \"Wednesdays at the Table,\" held its kickoff on a Wednesday with steak and chicken burritos provided in partnership with Frida Mexican Cuisine in West Hartford. Organizers plan to continue the effort every Wednesday through Thanksgiving, working with a different local restaurant each week to serve hot meals to people in the community. Meals will be available every Wednesday from 11 a.m. To 1 p.m. At Bertera Subaru of Hartford through Thanksgiving.\n\nEbony Walker, director of programs and partnerships for Angel of Edgewood, said the initiative could make a significant difference for people facing food insecurity. \"This could be the only warm meal they have for the day,\" Walker said. She also emphasized the importance of treating everyone with dignity, regardless of their circumstances. \"Don't look down on anyone. At the drop of a dime, at the drop of a hat, at any moment, it could be you,\" Walker said.\n\nO'Neal McDonald, general sales manager for Bertera Subaru of Hartford, said he was surprised by the number of people who came out to receive a meal. \"It hurts to see the need but it feels good to help fulfill it, and we want to continue to fulfill it as much as we can,\" McDonald said. The initiative is also part of Subaru's Love Promise, a company effort focused on giving back to the communities it serves. Subaru is contributing more than $500 to help purchase food for the events.\n\n## Meal Programs From Food Banks Canada and Human Development Fund\n\nReitmans (Canada) Limited announced a five-year partnership with Food Banks Canada to provide one million meals to Canadians facing food insecurity, tied to RCL's 100th anniversary and supporting over 5,500 food banks and community organizations across the country, the [Financial Post](https://financialpost.com/press-releases/pr-newswire/reitmans-canada-limited-to-provide-one-million-meals-in-partnership-with-food-banks-canada) reported on October 14, 2026. The Human Development Fund will fully fund Sunday Salmon's Wednesday Wheels meal delivery program in Castle Rock, Colorado, for two months, with weekly deliveries resuming at 210 meals, up from 180, and the waiting list dropping from 80 to 50, [PR Newswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/human-development-fund-partners-with-sunday-salmon-to-restore-and-expand-meal-deliveries-in-castle-rock-colorado-302907244.html) reported on October 13, 2026.\n\n## Weekly Schedule Through Thanksgiving\n\nOrganizers said meals will be available every Wednesday from 11 a.m. To 1 p.m.\n","publisher":{"name":"News for Agent","url":"https://newsforagent.com"}}