Some 500 meals were delivered to office of the East Haven Mayor . It was part of a text - for - food campaign in response to the mayor 's comments Tuesday . `` Recognizing that there are many in need in our state , we have arranged for all of the tacos to be donated to local soup kitchens and pantries , including the Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen in New Haven . '' Mayor had remarked he would help Latinos by eating them . Those tacos and more are expected to be delivered to local food - assistance agencies .
Some 500 meals were delivered to office of the East Haven Mayor . It was part of a text - for - food campaign in response to the mayor 's comments Tuesday . Mayor had remarked he would help Latinos by eating them . Those tacos and more are expected to be delivered to local food - assistance agencies .