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Food Pantries, Food Banks and Free Meals in Connecticut

Search for food assistance throughout Connecticut, including food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens, mobile distributions, and meal programs.

Hours, eligibility rules, and food availability may change. Contact the organization before visiting whenever possible.

Active Programs 195 approved listings in Connecticut
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New London Area Food Pantry

Free groceries Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
New London, CT 110 Garfield Ave.
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

The New London Area Food Pantry is located in the VFW Building at 110 Garfield Ave., New London, CT. Our hours of operation are: Monday 12:30 to 2:30pm and Thursday 9:30 to 11:30am. Objective: To provide a selection of groceries to those wh...

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Five Corner Cupboard

Free groceries Drive-through food distribution Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
East Windsor, CT 124 Scantic Rd.
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

The Five Corner Cupboard is the only food pantry in East Windsor. It was started in 1973 as a mission of our church and is run totally by volunteers from this and other area churches. Recipients are by referral, only. The Pantry is open Tue...

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Town of Avon Food Pantry/Bank

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Avon, CT 289 Arch Road
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

Community donations of non-perishable food items allow emergency assistance to residents throughout the year. During the holiday season, we provide food and gifts to low and moderate income families to brighten their holidays. The Food Bank...

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Berlin Food Pantry

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Berlin, CT 240 Kensington Rd
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

Berlin residents facing financial difficulty may receive an assortment of non-perishable food items from the food pantry once a month. There is a brief intake interview prior to your first visit to help us determine the extent of your need...

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Care & Share of East Lyme, Inc.

Free groceries Children and family programs Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Niantic, CT 12 Roxbury Rd
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

Care & Share of East Lyme, Inc. provides food, financial and emergency support to individuals and families in East Lyme/Niantic and Salem, Connecticut. As an all-volunteer organization, Care & Share operates a year-round food pantry (includ...

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Chester Food Pantry

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Chester, CT 203 Middlesex Avenue
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

Mon, Wed, Thurs: 9:00 a.m. - noon

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Christian Community Action, Inc. - Food Pantry

Free groceries Senior food assistance Children and family programs Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
New Haven, CT 168 Davenport Avenue
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

Since the early 1970's, CCA has made a food pantry available to families with children, senior citizens and people with disabilities in the Hill section of New Haven, Connecticut. Over the years we have served more than 50,000 people. Start...

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DESK Kitchen Dining Hall and Food Pantry

Free groceries Hot meals Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
New Haven, CT 311 Temple St, Left Basement Entrance
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

For nearly 25 years The Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen (DESK) continues to consistently provide free direct food programs to the citizens of the New Haven Community. DESK‘s great community value is in its commitment & capacity to grow as t...

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East Haven Food Pantry

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East Haven, CT 39 Park Place
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

Established by a small group of volunteers at the Old Stone Church in 1985. Serves 340 families or over one thousand individuals who receive 8,500 food items per month. Provides a 3 day emergency food supply to East Haven residents in need....

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First Congregational Church of Lebanon - Neighbors Helping Neighbors Lebanon Food Bank

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Lebanon, CT 588 Exeter Road
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

Church World Service was born in 1946, in the aftermath of World War II. Seventeen denominations came together to form an agency "to do in partnership what none of us could hope to do as well alone." The mission: Feed the hungry, clothe the...

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Guilford Food Bank

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Guilford, CT 45 Stone House Lane
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

The Guilford Food Bank is a successful partnership between Guilford Interfaith Ministries and the Guilford Department of Social Services. It is an invaluable resource for the Guilford community, providing caring support for our residents an...

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Hamden Food Bank

Free groceries Children and family programs Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Hamden, CT 11 Pine Street
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

The Hamden food bank is open to Hamden residents who qualify. You will be required to provide proof or residency and family size.

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Connecticut FAQ

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Where can I find free food in Connecticut?

Use the city links on this page or search by ZIP code to compare pantries, meal programs, and other food assistance listings.

Do programs have the same requirements statewide?

No. Requirements vary by organization and program. A listing may mention documents, appointments, referrals, or service areas when that information is available.

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