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Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Cafe

Celebrate National PB&J Day all month long with Between Rounds in Support of the Friendly Hands Food Bank

April 10, 2025 //  by admin

MANCHESTER, EAST WINDSOR, SOUTH WINDSOR, TOLLAND, TORRINGTON, AND VERNON, CT… This April, Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Cafe is celebrating National Peanut Butter & Jelly (PB&J) Day all month long with a delicious way to give back. 

National PB&J Day falls on April 2nd, but this year, for every PB&J sandwich sold during April, Between Rounds will donate $1 to the Friendly Hands Food Bank to support local families in need.

Popular with both children and adults, the PB&J sandwich at Between Rounds is served on a choice of bagel, bread, or roll. 

“Enjoy this classic favorite while helping to make a difference in the community,” said Jerry Puiia, co-founder of the family-owned Between Rounds. “The Friendly Hands Food Bank is a wonderful program that supports those in need through their essential food pantry and other initiatives that make a lasting impact. We look forward to coordinating on future community programs.”

Based in Torrington, CT, the Friendly Hands Food Bank is North West Connecticut’s largest-serving food pantry.

“I would have never imagined my favorite sandwich I made as a 7-year-old, Between Rounds would make to help feed those in need! Friendly Hands Food Bank is the perfect partner in this endeavor. IT’S PEANUT BUTTER JELLY TIME CONNECTICUT!” said Reese Hopkins, “Reese on the Radio” on NewsTalk 1080 WTIC-AM.

“Friendly Hands Food Bank is blessed by the incredible work of Between Rounds Bagels & Reese on the Radio with this amazing program aimed at feeding the food insecure in CT,” said Karen Thomas, Executive Director, Friendly Hands Food Bank.

The PB&J sandwich is available at all Between Rounds stores: East Windsor; South Windsor; Vernon; Manchester and Tolland, CT.  To view locations, visit betweenroundsbagels.com

North West CT’s Largest Food Bank
Founded in 1991, the Friendly Hands Food Bank is more than a food pantry; it is a community. As North West Connecticut’s largest-serving food pantry, its mission is to alleviate food insecurity, prevent food waste, and nourish the communities they serve. Every day, the Friendly Hands Food Bank brings people together, working side-by-side to ensure that neighbors in need have access to nutritious food and vital resources. For more information, call 860-482-3338 or visit https://friendlyhandsfoodbanknwct.org.

About Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café
Founded in 1990 by brothers Jerry and Joseph Puiia, Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café is a unique bakery café and bagel shop renowned for their fresh, baked-onsite bagels and baked goods as well sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, specialty coffees and a unique line of giftware. Between Rounds offers patrons an upscale, fast-casual dining experience at five locations: East Windsor; South Windsor; Vernon; Manchester and Tolland, CT. 

The Puiia hallmark is manufacturing and selling their own bagels, which sets Between Rounds apart from other cafés. Between Rounds has wholesale bagel partnerships with independent, family-owned and multi-location grocery retailers, innovative dairy delivery services, hospitality groups, and others in Connecticut and Massachusetts. 

Franchise and wholesale opportunities are available. Corporate headquarters are located at 19A John Fitch Blvd, Route 5 in South Windsor, CT. For more information about their unique franchise offerings, contact (860) 291-0323 or visit https://betweenroundsbagels.com

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Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café Recognizes Staff Milestone

June 23, 2024 //  by admin

GLASTONBURY, SOUTH WINDSOR, UNION, CT… Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café, the unique bagel shop and bakery café with five locations in Connecticut, recently celebrated a significant staff milestone.

Sharon MacDonald, Manager at Between Rounds’ South Windsor location, has been recognized for 20 years of service.

(L to R) Shown: Between Rounds co-founder Joseph Puiia; Sharon MacDonald, manager of Between Rounds South Windsor; co-founder Jerry Puiia and his wife, Laurie Puiia

In 2003, MacDonald joined the Between Rounds Manchester location as a Baker after previously working for a corporation with hundreds of stores nationwide. Within a year, she was appointed as Manager of Between Rounds’ South Windsor location. MacDonald is well-versed in every aspect of the café, overseeing operations and staff, hiring, customer service, and even stepping in as a baker when needed. 

“Working in the food service industry has been very good. I enjoy the customers and staff and really believe in Between Rounds’ products,” said MacDonald. 

The family-owned Between Rounds has been in business for more than three decades and is the brainchild of brothers Jerry and Joseph Puiia, who are Staten Island, NY natives. The Puiia hallmark is manufacturing and selling their own bagels, which sets them apart from other cafés.

According to MacDonald, “I would rather work for a family-owned business such as Between Rounds. They’ve outlasted many businesses. Thirty-two years they’ve been going strong.”

“Sharon’s dedication, integrity and positive attitude really set her apart and we’ve been very fortunate to have her as part of our team,” said co-founder Joseph Puiia.

“Sharon is an outstanding manager and leader who has played a significant role in the overall success of Between Rounds South Windsor. It’s our great pleasure to recognize and honor Sharon,” said Jerry Puiia, co-founder.

The Puiia’s presented MacDonald with an engraved clock in recognition of 20 years of dedication and service.

A native of Union, MacDonald resides in Glastonbury, CT.

About Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café
Founded in 1990, Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café is a unique bakery café and bagel shop renowned for their fresh, baked-onsite bagels and baked goods as well sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, specialty coffees and a unique line of giftware. Between Rounds offers patrons an upscale, fast-casual dining experience.

Between Rounds locations include East Windsor, South Windsor, Vernon, Manchester and Tolland, CT. Franchise and wholesale opportunities are available. Corporate headquarters are located at 19A John Fitch Blvd, Route 5 in South Windsor, CT. For more information about their unique franchise offerings, contact (860) 291-0323 or visit https://betweenroundsbagels.com

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