At United Way of Greater New Haven, we envision a community in which no person ever has to choose between putting food on the table and paying bills, and no child ever goes to bed hungry. We are committed to tackling the root causes of food insecurity while increasing access to nutritious food.


FOOD RESOURCES

Find Information about applying for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) here

Need help? Find assistance applying for SNAP and answers to frequently asked questions here.

 

Hamden Mobile Food Pantry
Wednesdays [Bi-Weekly], 4:30 - 5:30PM

Location:
306 Circular Ave, Hamden, CT 06514
St. Paul's Parish Parking Lot

Farnam Mobile Food Pantry
Thursdays [Bi-Weekly], 9:15AM - 10:00AM

Location:
162 Fillmore Street, New Haven, CT 06513

 

Find the nearest food pantry to you!

Click here to be taken to 2-1-1's food pantry locator.

Find the nearest mobile food pantry to you!

Click here to be taken to CT Foodshare's mobile food pantry locator.

Find a food pantry in New Haven near you through the Food Assistance Resource Guide. 

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Check out the Hamden Food Resource page, where you'll find information on local pantries, mobile pantries, senior meals, low-cost/free prepared meals, free summer meals for children, and summer farmers' markets.

Hamden Food Resource Page

Do you ever run out of food and do not have money to buy more? Is your family struggling to buy healthy foods? 

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Make a donation to get food to families fast!

Interested in dropping off food directly? Visit Donate Food | United Way of Greater New Haven for a list of local pantries and organizations accepting food donations in Greater New Haven.