COVID-19 Food Resources
- Connecticut Food Bank Mobile Pantry Schedule
- COVID-19 Community-wide Emergency Meal Program for Children
- Emergency Meal Program (Limited to Students Attending School in Specific Districts)
- Free Food Resources (Hartford)
- Food Pantries.org
- Food Resources for Kids During COVID-19 Emergency - English
- Food Resources for Kids During COVID-19 Emergency - Spanish
- FoodShare (This site provides information for food assistance in all areas of the state by date / time)
- SDE COVID-19 Considerations for Distribution of Emergency Meals and Educational Materials/Supplies
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- United Way Emergency Food Assistance (Call 2-1-1)
Statewide Services
Local Food Services Sites
- Bridgeport: BPS Emergency Food Service Sites
- Danbury: Updates and Information on COVID-19 (link includes food distribution in Danbury)
- East Hartford - Free Food Pick-up Rentschler Field: April 20 - 23, 2020
- Hartford: Food in Hartford During the Pandemic
- Hartford: Student Meal Pick-up Locations
- Milford: Food Services
- New Britain: Meal information for Students during School Closings
- New Haven: Public School Food Distribution Sites
- Norwalk: Student Meals During School Closure
- Stamford: Grab and go Meal Locations
Local Public School Food Distribution Sites
- Cheshire Public Schools
- Danbury Public Schools
- Naugatuck Public Schools
- New Fairfield Public Schools
- New Milford Public Schools
- Oxford Public Schools
- Regional School District # 1
- Regional School District # 9
- Regional School District # 16
- Torrington Public Schools
- Waterbury Public Schools
- Watertown Public Schools
- Winchester Public Schools
Additional Resources
The Connecticut Food Bank Mobil Pantry operates in communities throughout Fairfield, Litchfield, Middlesex, New Haven and Windham counties. Pantry times vary by location and include morning, afternoon and evening times to accommodate as many schedules as possible. The locations, times and dates can be accessed here: http://www.ctfoodbank.org/get-help/connecticut-food-banks-mobile-pantry-schedule/
A listing of food pantries and emergency food assistance locations in your area can also be obtained by calling the United Way from any area in the state by dialing 211 or visiting their website at: https://www.211ct.org/
FoodPantries.org has established a directory of food banks, soup kitchens and non-profit organizations committed to fighting hunger. A list of these supports, sorted by town, can be accessed here: https://www.foodpantries.org/st/connecticut