Good morning, Danbury.

Union Savings Bank increased its donation to local food pantries by giving $100,000 and collecting 1,000 pounds of food through its sixth annual Feeding Our Neighbors drive.

All 25 branches participated to help 20 area pantries fight hunger (it quadrupled support from $25,000 last year).

The Connecticut Department of Children and Families seeks new foster families to provide stability for children facing unsafe home situations.

Danbury residents can call 1-888-KID-HERO (for information) or attend local foster care sessions if they are interested in making a difference.

Bob's Discount Furniture, a Manchester company with stores in Connecticut, has submitted a plan for an IPO to list its common stock on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BOBS & expects to expand from 206 showrooms to over 500 by 2035.

M&T Bank will close 10 branches at Stop & Shop stores on April 16 and April 30 in Connecticut, affecting locations like Stratford, Hamden, Bridgeport, and Milford while customers will still access services via standalone ATMs and affected employees will be reassigned at other branches.

Fans can soon see the hit musical Frozen at A Contemporary Theatre from Feb.

5 through March 15 — tickets start at $79 and the production is recommended for ages 6 and up.

Danbury Library invites all ages to join its Winter Reading Bingo Challenge from Jan.

1 to Feb. 28 to build a reading habit and win prizes; participants can pick up a bingo board to complete prompts for a winter gift basket including skating + skate rental at the ice arena.

A clinical psychologist — a migrant community leader — says many families face rising childhood anxiety from limited parental presence and urges routine family meals and conversations plus support from local community centers to strengthen emotional bonds.

Connecticut home sales increased 1.9% last year with median prices reaching $425,000.

Danbury saw an 11% rise in sales amid a tight inventory that kept prices high.

Eight Connecticut dogs — including special needs pups Polly and Teigan — will participate in the 2026 Puppy Bowl on Feb.

8 as teams from local shelters such as Danbury Animal Welfare Society compete to promote pet adoption on multiple channels.

Alzate Live in Danbury

10 a.m. — La Canchita Restaurant & Bar — $ — Experience the powerful sounds of Alzate with hits from regional Mexican music.