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Hungry? These CT institutions can help.

黑料吃瓜网 Radio | By Rachel Iacovone

Published November 5, 2025 at 5:26 PM EST

FILE: CT Public compiled a list of where to find everything from groceries to hot meals and where to donate if you are able.

For those affected by the lapse in SNAP benefits, or facing other challenges during the federal shutdown, these community members in 黑料吃瓜网 are offering help.

CT Public compiled a list of where to find everything from groceries to hot meals 鈥� and where to donate if you are able.

You can locate free meals, food pantries or mobile pantry sites by calling 211 or visiting . Enter your ZIP code or the name of your town to see nearby options. You can also check the 黑料吃瓜网 Foodshare鈥檚 Mobile Pantry at or text FOODSHARE or COMIDA to 85511 for the most recent schedule. The pantry visits over 100 locations across 黑料吃瓜网.鈥�

Groceries

黑料吃瓜网 Foodshare (statewide)

Both its and food pantry map offer options closest to the searcher

(New Haven, New Haven County)

Is giving $50 to the first 50 people who show up at the Saturday and Sunday farmer's markets through the month of November

(New Haven, New Haven County)

The thrift shop maintains a free pantry both giving and receiving food from the community

(Bridgeport, Fairfield County)

Drop off groceries or pick some up at the open access fridge and pantry at 219 James Street

Takeout and Delivery Apps

Giving $25 of grocery money twice in November with discount codes they鈥檙e releasing on social media

50% off SNAP recipients鈥� next grocery order
Community Carts options for those wanting to donate goods

Waiving service and delivery fees from some partner companies, including Stop & Shop, ShopRite, BJ鈥檚 Wholesale Club and Dollar General

TooGoodToGo

Extremely discounted meals from local restaurants/grocery stores. Anywhere from $5-9 for $15-25 worth of food (it tells you the specifics based on the restaurant)

Special Order

(national organization)

There are hundreds of volunteers signed up in CT to make lasagnas upon request from neighbors in need

(national organization)

There are a couple dozen CT bakers that volunteer to make kids cakes for birthdays and special events, free of charge

Drives

(Fairfield, Fairfield County)

Collecting Stop & Shop and ShopRite grocery gift cards

(Fairfield, Fairfield County)

Community Soup Kitchen鈥檚 Nourish New Haven Gathering - (New Haven, New Haven County)

This $30 per person fundraiser provides 10 meals to the community and supports Community Soup Kitchen鈥檚 continued work

Restaurants

TJ鈥檚 Burritos and Coffee ( and , Hartford County)

Free kids鈥� meals, one per child

(Manchester, Hartford County)

Free kids鈥� meals
Can pre-purchase meals for kids on their

(New Haven, New Haven County)

DESK has been posting about the increased need with the government shutdown and SNAP benefits ending

(Windsor, Hartford County)

Recent brunch proceeds went to

(Fairfield, Fairfield County)

Held a food drive over the weekend, donated groceries and gift cards collected to local food pantries

(Guilford, New Haven County)

Proceeds from their weekend dinner were going toward Thanksgiving/November meals for local families in need

Hot Meals

This list is a mix of different hot meal options across the state each day of the week 鈥� from , , , , and .

Monday

6:30-8:30 a.m. - Sunrise Caf茅
57 Olive St., New Haven

7:30-9:15 a.m. - House of Bread
27 Chestnut Street, Hartford

8:00 a.m. - Mercy Housing/St. Elizabeth House
118 Main Street, Hartford

8:00-9:00 a.m. - The Community Kitchen of Torrington
220 Prospect St, Torrington

8:30-9:30 a.m. - Covenant Soup Kitchen
220 Valley Street, Willimantic

9:00-10:00 a.m. - Thomas Merton House
1406 State Street, Bridgeport

9:30-10:30 a.m. - Bridgeport Rescue Mission
1088 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport

11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - First Baptist Church
460 Broad St., Meriden

11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. - Varick AME Zion Church
242 Dixwell Ave., New Haven

11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m. - House of Bread
27 Chestnut Street, Hartford

11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. - First Congregational Church of West Haven
1 Church Street, West Haven

11:30 a.m. - First Congregational Church of Woodstock
543 Route 169, Woodstock

11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. - Thomas Merton House
1406 State Street, Bridgeport

11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. - Loaves & Fishes
10 Woodland Street, Hartford

11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. - St. Vincent DePaul Mission Soup Kitchen
327 Baldwin Street, Waterbury

11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. - The Community Kitchen of Torrington
220 Prospect St, Torrington

12:00-1:30 p.m. - The Hill
33 Lamberton Street, New Haven

12:00-1:30 p.m. - Newhallville Partnership
84 Broadway Street, New Haven

12:00 p.m. - Mercy Housing/St. Elizabeth House
118 Main Street, Hartford

12:00-12:30 p.m. - MANNA Community Meals
45 Church Street, Hartford

4:00-5:30 p.m. St. Patrick-St. Anthony Church
285 Church Street, Hartford

12:00-1:00 p.m. - Covenant Soup Kitchen
220 Valley Street, Willimantic

4:00-5:00 p.m. - Varick AME Zion Church
242 Dixwell Ave., New Haven

5:00-6:00 p.m. - First Baptist Church in Essex
10 Prospect Street, Essex

5:00-6:00 p.m. - Hartford Rescue Mission
31 Mather Street, Hartford

6:00-6:30 p.m. - MANNA Community Meals
45 Church Street, Hartford

Tuesday

6:30-8:30 a.m. - St. Martin Deporres Church
136 Dixwell Ave., New Haven