Brueggie” Helps Out

As part of its grand opening on Whalley Avenue, a Bruegger’s Bagels store recently donated a portion of the proceeds from a weekend’s sales to the Connecticut Food Bank. The bagel shop raised $1,000 — enough for 3,200 meals.

Brueggie, the bagel chain’s mascot, and the Southern Connecticut State University owl were on hand for the ribbon-cutting ceremony (pictured).

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