Thrift shop again helps bring Easter to the needy in Naugatuck Valley

 Sandi Bailie, director of Saint Vincent DePaul Helping Hands of the Valley Thrift Shop and Food Pantry in Derby, picks out Easter baskets Wednesday for distribution to needy clients. Arnold Gold/Register

By Patricia Villers
Register Staff
DERBY — Angels sent from above.
That’s how grateful clients of St. Vincent De Paul Helping Hands of the Valley describe the nonprofit’s director, Sandi Bailie, and shop manager, Cindy Barbian.
The organization runs a thrift shop at 237 Roosevelt Drive whose proceeds benefit a food pantry.
The nonprofit Wednesday distributed Easter food, a week’s groceries, and gaily wrapped Easter baskets filled with toys, plush animals and candy to the Valley needy.

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