HAMDEN -- Light heavy weight world boxing champion Chad Dawson will appear at the Connecticut Food Bank’s Mobile Food Pantry from 11 a.m. to noon in the rear parking lot of the Abdul Majid Karim Hasan Islamic Center, 870 Dixwell Ave.

Dawson will sign autographs and assist with food distribution.

"We thank the town of Hamden and the Connecticut Food Bank for providing this opportunity for people who may be struggling and needing a little help feeding their family," Dawson said in a prepared statement. "I will be out supporting this good effort and assisting people wherever I’m needed."

Last month, the Mobile Food Pantry served more than 235 families, according to site coordinator Shahid Abdul Karim, who said more are expected Friday.

People need to bring their own bags. No identification is necessary. For more information call 203-605-3844 or email accounts4mj@comcast.net