We found 45 food pantries listed for Fairfield County, Connecticut. Call before you go to confirm hours and what to bring. You can also see Food banks in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
Salvation Army Food Pantry Locations
We have located 7 Salvation Army Food Pantry locations in Fairfield, Connecticut. You can also check your eligibility.
The Salvation Army - Drop Box Bethel Transfer Station
Phone: (203) 778-7436
Address: 1 Sympaug Park Rd, Bethel, CT 06801. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Drop Box
- Salvation Army Family Store
Appointments :
Call (203) 778-7436 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fairfield
Salvation Army Family Store
Phone: (203) 384-6934
Address: 345 Huntington Tpke, Bridgeport, CT 06610. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Drop Box
- Salvation Army Family Store
Appointments :
Call (203) 384-6934 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fairfield
The Salvation Army - Norwalk Corps
Phone: (203) 866-2125
Address: 14 Byington Pl, Norwalk, CT 06850. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Character Building Programs
- Christian Education
- Emergency Financial Assistance
- Food & Nutrition Programs
- Latchkey Programs
- Men's Ministries
- Residential Camping Activities
- Seasonal Services
- Visitation Services
- Women's Ministries
- Worship Services - Church
- Worship Services - Sunday School
Appointments :
Call (203) 866-2125 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fairfield
The Salvation Army - Stamford Corps
Phone: (203) 359-2320
Address: 198 Selleck St, Stamford, CT 06902. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Boys' & Girls' Club
- Community Recreation & Education Programs
- Disaster Services
- Emergency Financial Assistance
- Food & Nutrition
- Food & Nutrition Programs
- Residential Camping Activities
- Seasonal Services
- Worship Services - Church
Appointments :
Call (203) 359-2320 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fairfield
The Salvation Army - Danbury Corps
Phone: (203) 792-7505
Address: 15 Foster St, Danbury, CT 06810. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Boys' & Girls' Club
- Character Building Programs
- Christian Education
- Community Recreation Programs
- Day Care
- Food & Nutrition Programs
- Men's Ministries
- Residential Camping Activities
- Seasonal Services
- Women's Ministries
- Worship Services - Children's / Teen
- Worship Services - Church
- Worship Services - Sunday School
Appointments :
Call (203) 792-7505 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fairfield
The Salvation Army - Bridgeport Corps
Phone: (203) 334-0995
Address: 30 Elm St, Bridgeport, CT 06604. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Character Building Programs
- Christian Education
- Community Recreation & Education Programs
- Disaster Services
- Emergency Financial Assistance
- Food & Nutrition Programs
- Nutrition Programs
- Residential Camping Activities
- Seasonal Services
- Visitation Services
- Women's Ministries
- Worship Services - Children's / Teen
- Worship Services - Church
- Worship Services - Sunday School
- Worship Services - Youth Ministries
Appointments :
Call (203) 334-0995 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fairfield
The Salvation Army - Passaic Corps
Phone: (973) 779-1155
Address: 550 Main Ave, passaic, Norwalk, CT 06851. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Bible Study - Correspondence
- Camping Activities
- Casework Services
- Character Building Programs
- Christian Education
- Community Recreation & Education Programs
- Community Recreation Programs
- Disaster Services
- Food & Nutrition
- Food & Nutrition Programs
- Latchkey Programs
- Men's Ministries
- Military Personnel Assistance
- Missing Persons
- Music & Arts Programs
- Nutrition Programs
- Residential Camping Activities
- Seasonal Services
- Women's Ministries
- Worship Services - Children's / Teen
- Worship Services - Church
- Worship Services - Sunday School
- Worship Services - Young Adult
- Worship Services - Youth Ministries
Appointments :
Call (973) 779-1155 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fairfield
Church Food Pantry Locations
We have located 6 Church Food Pantry locations in Fairfield, Connecticut. You can also check your eligibility.
Saint Charles Borromeo Church Food Pantry
Phone: (203) 367-1489
Address: 391 Ogden St, Bridgeport, CT 06608. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Since opening our door on January 2013 we have helped 93 families in Bridgeport who live in 06608 and 06610 area codes (only). By presenting a validate Connecticut I.D. and utilyty bill that is no more then 30 days old we can assist you. Friday (only) 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (203) 367-1489 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Bridgeport
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fairfield
Calvary New Testament Church of God Inc. - Food Pantry
Phone: (203) 334-3727
Address: 1880 Barnum Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06610. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Open to the local community.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (203) 334-3727 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Bridgeport
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fairfield
Faith Revival Center Church - Fresh Start Program Outreach Ministry Food Pantry
Phone: (203) 576-6310
Address: 600 Hallett St, Bridgeport, CT 06608. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Mission Statement: With the power of God we shall feed the hungry, quench the thirsty, heal the broken hearted, renew the troubled mind with the word, and demonstrate the Love of God. Hours of operation Saturdays 12:00p.m. - 2:00p.m. Sundays 8:30am- 9:30am. Open every 2nd and 4th week of the month. Serving those who live in the 06607 and 06608 zipcode areas. However, we will serve those who live out of those areas once. Please contact Vickey if you have any questions (203)576-6310 or (203)545-5325.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (203) 576-6310 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Bridgeport
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fairfield
The Church of the Blessed Sacrament - Food Pantry
Phone: (203) 333-1202
Address: 275 Union Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06607. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Our pantry currently operates on Thursdays from 9:30 to 1:00 PM (closed the First Thursday of the month). We are again blessed from generous local Catholic Parishes and donors who allow us to stock the shelves. We also provide clothing, books, toiletries and small appliances for those in need. As of today, we average over 150 families served per week. We buy from the Connecticut Food Bank to maximize our buying power.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (203) 333-1202 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Bridgeport
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fairfield
Faith Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church - Food Pantry
Phone: (203) 348-8755
Address: 29 Grove St, Stamford, CT 06901. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The food pantry operates weekly distributing supplemental food to a diverse population of approximately 300 clients who are low to moderate income based on the Standard Metro Statistical Area (SMSA).
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (203) 348-8755 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Stamford
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fairfield
Refuge Temple Church of God Food Pantry
Phone: (203) 373-0622
Address: 3050 Main St, Bridgeport, CT 06606. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Our local mission department is committed to carrying out the commandment of our Lord Jesus Christ, as admonished to us in Matthew 25:42. We apply this by feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, visiting the sick, the oppressed and the imprisoned while making disciples for Christ. We service the community through a Bi Monthly Food Pantry open every 2nd and 4th Saturday.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (203) 373-0622 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Bridgeport
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fairfield
Catholic Charities Food Pantry Locations
We have located 1 Catholic Charities Food Pantry locations in Fairfield, Connecticut. You can also check your eligibility.
Catholic Charities of Fairfield County - Morning Glory Breakfast Program
Phone: (203) 349-2428
Address: 15 Spring St, Danbury, CT 06810. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Morning Glory Breakfast Program serves a hot and healthy meal to the hungry and homeless of the Danbury area. Operating out of 15 Spring Street in Danbury, the program in conveniently located to the homeless shelters. Morning Glory serves a hot breakfast and provides a safe and warm environment to the neediest in the area. Morning Glory works in collaboration with other agencies to provide education and referrals to assist with ending homelessness. Currently a multitude of agencies and programs use Morning Glory as a location to outreach to the hardest to reach populations and provide services and an end to their homelessness. Morning Glory has served over 100,000 meals since opening in October of 2007. There is no cost associated with meals or engagement with agencies; guests are only asked to sign in when they arrive. All participation in services with visiting agencies and programs is voluntary.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (203) 349-2428 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Danbury
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fairfield
Food Pantry Locations
We have located 31 Food Pantry locations in Fairfield, Connecticut. You can also check your eligibility.
Black Rock Food Pantry
Phone: (203) 521-0647
Address: 15 Princeton St, Bridgeport, CT 06605. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The families we serve are good working families that have little or nothing left after they pay their rent and utilities. Most of our families have young children that will go without ample meals daily without help.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (203) 521-0647 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Bridgeport
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fairfield
St. John's Family Center
Phone: (203) 335-2999
Address: 1067 Park Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
St. John's Family Center was founded in 1996 by the Rev. Ann Jensen, then Associate Rector of St. John's Parish. What started with the assistance of the Child Guidance Center and representatives from other non-profit social service agencies has now grown to make The Family Center a focal point for children and their families. Parishioners and volunteers collaborate with a variety of services and programs to serve the community. Food Pantry: Our food pantry is open the second and the fourth Saturday of the month from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. Referral letter and ID are necessary in order to participate in this program. Community Suppers: A meal is available to anyone who needs it on Tuesday evenings from 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (203) 335-2999 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Bridgeport
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fairfield
Daily Bread Food Pantry
Phone: (203) 748-3561
Address: 25 West St, Danbury, CT 06810. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Our mission is to help those in need of food whatever their circumstances, and maintain the dignity of our clients in a compassionate and caring atmosphere. HOURS OF OPERATION: Mondays 10:00am-11:30am, Fridays 10:00am-11:30am. The Daily Bread offers one bag of groceries per month. To receive groceries, you need two forms of identification: a passport or license and a bill or mail to confirm your current address.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (203) 748-3561 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Danbury
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fairfield
Operation Hope - Community Kitchen
Phone: (203) 254-2935
Address: 50 Nichols St, Fairfield, CT 06824. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
At our Community Kitchen, a team of volunteers cook and serve hot, nutritious meals to an average of 45 individuals every day of the year. The Kitchen serves lunch and dinner seven days a week, along with a hot breakfast three mornings a week–resulting in over 30,000 meals served each year! Unfortunately, far too many people in our community do not have enough money left after paying for housing or other basic necessities to purchase food. We receive donations of meals from churches, synagogues, school groups, individuals and families. Individuals and groups do the cooking and serving, as well as donate the food for each meal. Hours of operation: 7 days a week, lunch served from 11:30am – 1:00pm, dinner served from 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (203) 254-2935 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Fairfield
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fairfield
Wilton Interfaith Food Pantry
Phone: (203) 834-6238
Address: 180 School Rd, Wilton, CT 06897. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Wilton Social Services is now operating the Wilton Interfaith Food Pantry at the Comstock Community Center at 180 School Road. Please call for hours of operation of the pantry. It is strongly suggested that you call first to make sure that someone will be available to let you into the pantry. We have perishable and non-perishable food items, personal care items, paper products, and detergents.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (203) 834-6238 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Wilton
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fairfield
Monroe Food Pantry
Phone: (203) 452-2817
Address: 980 Monroe Tpke, Monroe, CT 06468. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The Monroe Food Pantry provides emergency food for needy individuals and families in Monroe. We distribute food once a month to people who have registered with the Monroe Department of Social and Senior Services. The Pantry provides about a week’s worth of food and other necessary items to more than 100 households per month. Volunteers help sort food, stock shelves, assist people with "shopping†for their groceries at the Pantry and deliver food to people who cannot get to the Pantry on their own. The Food Pantry Coordinator works 15 hours per week and relies on volunteers to help with many different tasks to get the work of the pantry done.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (203) 452-2817 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Monroe
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fairfield
Bridgeport Tabernacle of Seventh-day Adventists - Food Pantry/Soup Kitchen
Phone: (203) 522-4460
Address: 717 Clinton Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Our Food Pantry is open Wednesdays from 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Our Soup Kitchen is open Sundays from 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (203) 522-4460 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Bridgeport
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fairfield
Bishop Jean Williams Food Pantry
Phone: (203) 873-0260
Address: 4 Worth St, Bridgeport, CT 06604. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The late Bishop Jean Williams dedicated her life to making a vital and positive impact to all her neighbors in Bridgeport's East End community. She opened her heart and her home by feeding the hungry and mentoring children and teens. The Bishop Jean Williams Food Pantry is a lasting legacy to her life's work. Her children and grandchildren carry on her legacy by provoding nearly 7,362 meals to over 816 people each month. The Pantry has increased its critical services by stocking grocery items on the Park City Metro Kidz mobile unit and the distribution of food to those in need throughout the City of Bridgeport.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (203) 873-0260 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Bridgeport
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fairfield
Person-to-Person - Darien
Phone: (203) 655-0048
Address: 1864 Post Rd, Darien, CT 06820. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Our Emergency Food Pantry provides enough groceries for clients to prepare three meals a day for seven days, including a variety of non-perishable items, milk, fresh fruits, vegetables and meat. Volunteers accompany clients as they self-select grocery items or pack grocery orders for clients to pick up. (Clients who are residents of Stamford, Darien and New Canaan are referred to P2P by other agencies and social workers.)
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (203) 655-0048 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Darien
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fairfield
Town of New Fairfield Department of Social Services - Food Pantry
Phone: (203) 312-5669
Address: 4 Brush Hill Rd, New Fairfield, CT 06812. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The food pantry provides an emergency supply of food for community members in need. The pantry may be accessed by appointment only and excepts donations of nonperishable food items and household supplies.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (203) 312-5669 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- New Fairfield
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fairfield
Person-to-Person - Norwalk
Phone: (203) 939-1650
Address: 76 S Main St, Norwalk, CT 06854. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The Food Pantry is open weekdays from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. All low-income residents of Norwalk, Weston, Westport and Wilton are welcome to come once a month for food. Please bring a photo ID and proof of residence as well as ID for all other family members with whom you live.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (203) 939-1650 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Norwalk
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fairfield
The Thomas Merton Center
Phone: (203) 367-9036
Address: 43 Madison Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
THE THOMAS MERTON CENTER was founded in 1974 by a group of concerned individuals who saw a need for services to the economically disadvantaged people in the city of Bridgeport. As the times have changed and the needs of the people we serve have changed we have developed programs that address issues such as housing, nutritional needs, healthcare needs, parenting issues and youth at risk. The Thomas Merton House of Hospitality provides breakfast, lunch and day shelter to approximately 210 people each day Monday through Saturday. We serve about 85,000 meals a year. St. Stephen’s Food Pantry provides groceries for 5 days of nutritious meals per month for families and individuals living in the 06604, 06605, and 06606 zip codes in Bridgeport. We serve over 500 families per month and operate in collaboration with ABCD, Inc. The emphasis of the pantry is providing healthy food to our guests, as currently 50% of the food we distribute is quality food rescued from local grocery stores; mostly fresh fruits, vegetables and healthy prepared foods that would have been thrown out due to a short shelf life, but are perfectly safe and OK to eat. House of Hospitality: Monday-Friday 8:30am-1:30pm, Saturday 9:00am-12:00pm; St. Stephen's Food Pantry: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00am-1:00pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (203) 367-9036 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Bridgeport
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fairfield
Community Action Committee of Danbury Food Pantry
Phone: (203) 744-4700
Address: 10 Aaron Samuels Blvd, Danbury, CT 06810. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
CACD's food pantry is one of the three largest food pantries in Danbury. The Food Pantry is open every Thursday from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. The food pantry provides healthy, nutritious food once per month to income-eligible households and individuals. The Food Pantry supplies food to clients on an eligibility basis that is determined by income. Families with income below 200% of the federal poverty level are eligible for Food Pantry benefits. Required proof of eligibility includes a photo ID and proof of household income for all members of the family. The number of meals distributed continues to rise as economic conditions in the area worsen. On an average month CACD serves around 250 people per month at the food pantry. In order to help low-income families and individuals, CACD is seeking both monetary and non-perishable food contributions. The agency's goal is to keep people from being hungry.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (203) 744-4700 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Danbury
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fairfield
Homes with Hope - Community Kitchen & Food Pantry
Phone: (203) 226-1661
Address: 45 Jesup Rd, Westport, CT 06880. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Community Kitchen is HwH’s soup kitchen that is operated at the Gillespie Center and serves 30,000 meals annually. Volunteers from numerous organizations in our community take turns preparing lunches and dinners; breakfast is always available through the resources of our Food Pantry. Food Pantry is also located at the Gillespie Center and is supplied by a variety of food collection and donation drives in Westport and surrounding Fairfield County. The Food Pantry is now open to all who need groceries every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday from 1pm - 5pm. One pre-packaged bag of groceries can be picked up weekly. In addition, there is periodically a small selection of fresh food available. The Pantry will not be open on holidays. The Food Pantry provides groceries for those who have a place to cook, but lack the food. All food is donated and there is always a need.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (203) 226-1661 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Westport
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fairfield
Trumbull Food Pantry
Phone: (203) 452-5198
Address: 23 Priscilla Pl, Trumbull, CT 06611. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The Trumbull Food Pantry is located at The Center at Priscilla Place, 23 Priscilla Place, off of Huntington Turnpike near the Bunny Fountain and the Fairchild-Nichols Library. The Food Pantry is made available to Trumbull Residents who meet the state's financial criteria for public assistance. Eligibility is determined by the Trumbull Department of Social Services, located at the same address. Families or singles interested in becoming pantry clients should call (203) 452-5198 to set up an appointment to come in to determine eligibility. Potential clients must show identification and at least one piece of mail with a Trumbull address. Appointments are necessary, and the standard pantry hours are 10 am to 2:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Pantry visits are limited to once a month. The Trumbull Food Pantry is able to exist almost solely through donations from individuals and groups throughout the community. Trumbull residents are an exceptionally generous group; we receive many donations from them throughout the year. However, we can always use more. The number of families using the pantry has changed drastically over the last few years as more and more people struggle to feed themselves and their families.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (203) 452-5198 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Trumbull
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fairfield
Town of Stratford - South End Community Center - Community Food Pantry
Phone: (203) 377-0689
Address: 19 Bates St, Stratford, CT 06615. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The South End Community Center offers emergency food pantry services to Stratford Residents on Wednesdays from 9:00 am-11:45 am. All food pantry participants must show identification and/or proof of Stratford residency. Emergency food services are also available for those individuals who receive food stamp assistance or come with an agency referral regardless of residency. Non perishable canned goods and supermarket gift cards are needed. Pantry is CLOSED the 1st Wednesday of every month. Call (203) 377-0689 to make arrangements.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (203) 377-0689 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Stratford
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fairfield
Bridgeport Rescue Mission
Phone: (203) 333-4087
Address: 1088 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06605. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Our residents and emergency shelter guests join low-income individuals and families for three free meals in our dining room, seven days a week. Families struggling to make ends meet can receive a Pantry Box filled with enough food to feed a family for one week. Often, families tell us this support allows them to pay for other necessities such as rent, utilities or medical bills. Our two Mobile Kitchens visit impoverished neighborhoods in Bridgeport and South Norwalk. Caring Volunteers provide nourishing meals, kind words, and prayer for individuals who rely on the Mission for food and who are unable to come to our dining room at the main campus.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (203) 333-4087 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Bridgeport
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fairfield
Operation Hope - Food Pantry
Phone: (203) 292-5588
Address: 636 Old Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
No one should have to worry about putting food on the table. Our volunteer-run and operated food pantry assists families in meeting their basic food needs, and also to connect them with other resources which help eliminate their food insecurity. One of the primary ways in which our food pantry assists people is that it allows them to focus on stabilizing other areas of their lives. For some of our clients our Pantry supplements what Food Stamps do not cover, like toilet paper, toothpaste, and diapers. For most others it simply helps to make ends meet when they have to choose between paying rent or a heating bill or going to the grocery store for food. The majority of the food donations we receive come from generous members of our community. Among the ways in which we are able to secure food for our shelves are: school, church, and corporate food drives, individuals may solicit large food and/or personal products donations from companies, the Annual Postal Service Food Drive in May, financial contributions directed specifically to the food pantry, and many other community-driven projects. Once we receive the donations, our dedicated volunteers sort and stock the shelves and distribute food and other necessities to clients. Hours of operation: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Thursdays 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (203) 292-5588 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Fairfield
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fairfield
Town of Newtown Social Services Department - Food Pantry
Phone: (203) 270-4330
Address: 3 Main St, Newtown, CT 06470. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Food pantry is available to low-income families living in Newtown. All items are donated and collected through various food drives.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (203) 270-4330 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Newtown
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fairfield
Neighbor to Neighbor
Phone: (203) 622-9208
Address: 248 E Putnam Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Neighbor to Neighbor is a non-profit organization that provides free weekly food to over 1,100 Greenwich residents and free clothing and household items to 2,600 residents of Greenwich, Stamford and Port Chester (NY). Clients are referred by Greenwich Department of Social Services and local social service agencies, schools and religious institutions. Neighbor to Neighbor provides free food to individuals and families on both an emergency and supplemental basis. While emergency clients are referred by numerous entities from the greater Greenwich area, our supplemental food clients are Greenwich residents qualified and referred by the Greenwich Department of Social Services, Family Center Head Start and RITE programs, Greenwich Public Schools and Pathways. The “client choice†food pantry allows our clients to select their own food based on nutritional guidelines and personal preferences. We have moved beyond cans and now also offer whole wheat bread, meat, 2% milk and fresh fruits and vegetables.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (203) 622-9208 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Greenwich
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fairfield
IAM Interfaith AIDS Ministry of Greater Danbury - The Living Pantry
Phone: (203) 748-4077
Address: 39 Rose St, Danbury, CT 06810. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The Living Pantry is a client choice, personal shopping, food and personal care pantry, providing fresh foods including meat, poultry, fruits, vegetables and dairy products, along with non-perishable food, personal care items and nutrition education, for those living with HIV/AIDS and their families and/or significant others. People with HIV/AIDS are, thankfully, living longer but they are developing diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, and kidney disease, all of which are impacted by food choices. A nutritionist funded by the USDA, SNAP program, offers education regarding choosing healthful diets for our pantry recipients. Acting as a personal shopper, clients learn, on the spot, which foods are best for them, given their medical condition. We are the only pantry to offer this service. The goal of the Living Pantry is to assist people living with HIV/AIDS access the best nutrition, develop healthy eating habits, and live healthier lives. The Living Pantry was started in 1995 to meet the special needs of those living with HIV /AIDS. HIV is a debilitating virus that can interrupt the body’s ability to fight off life threatening diseases. Research has shown that eating a healthy diet can lessen the impact of the disease. The food pantry provides both nutritious food and assistance to clients to use their other food resources, including food stamps, most effectively. Personal care items, not covered by food stamps, were added to improve the health and quality of life of our clients. These include toilet paper, soap, shampoo and other personal hygiene products. The pantry is open every other week; Fresh foods including meats, vegetables, fruits, bread, milk, eggs; Non-perishable food with an emphasis on protein and micro-nutrients; Personal care items, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, toilet paper, etc.; Personal nutrition assessments; Nutrition education through food shopping assistance; Nutrition education through recipes, food safety tips, nutrition focused lunch and learn forums, tastings; HIV/AIDS prevention resources; Home delivery option, if necessary; Bi-lingual assistance and material
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (203) 748-4077 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Danbury
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fairfield
Brookfield Food Pantry
Phone: (203) 775-7312
Address: 100 Pocono Rd, Brookfield, CT 06804. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The food pantry provides and emergency supply of food for residents in need. The pantry is open Tuesday mornings from 9:30 - 11:30a.m, the 3rd Thursday evening of every month and other times by appointment for those who work or are in school and cannot come at the specified hours. Eligibility for the Food Pantry is determined by an intake at the Social Service office, where workers will ask the resident to verify their identity and residency, income, assets and financial situation.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (203) 775-7312 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Brookfield
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fairfield
Dorothy Day Hospitality House
Phone: (203) 743-7988
Address: 11 Spring St, Danbury, CT 06810. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Dorothy Day Hospitality House provides the following services (all at 11 Spring Street in Danbury): Breakfast - every day at 7am, Afternoon meal - every day from 3:15pm to 4:45pm - takeout sandwich bags are also available, Shelter from the Cold - Winter months - Nov 15-April 15 - 6pm to 8:30pm - The kitchen will be open to give you a place to sit and warm up. Food may or may not be served, Shelter - every night at 9pm - guests leave at 6am - maximum stay 30 days during summer months - no children -over 18 only.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (203) 743-7988 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Danbury
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fairfield
Brotherhood In Action of Bethel, Inc.
Phone: (203) 792-2291
Address: 137 Greenwood Ave, Bethel, CT 06801. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Brotherhood In Action of Bethel, Inc. is a local, all volunteer, federally recognized non-profit organization. Since 1980 we have been providing food, rent and utilities assistance, as well as other forms of financial assistance, to those in need who reside in the town of Bethel, Connecticut. We collect and purchase food to be distributed to Bethel individuals and families in need at Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. Throughout the year, we respond to requests for help as needed. We provide food on a continual basis to the St. Thomas Food Pantry, which also serves the people of Bethel. We work closely with the Social Services Department of the Town of Bethel. The majority of the requests for assistance come through this department. If you are a resident of Bethel and need help, you can either contact Bethel Social Services or use this form to request assistance.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (203) 792-2291 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Bethel
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fairfield
The Open Door Shelter - Manna House Kitchen and Pantry
Phone: (203) 866-1057
Address: 4 Merritt St, Norwalk, CT 06854. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
We provide shelter nightly with over 95 beds in our facility located at 4 Merritt St. From this same facility we operate the Manna House kitchen and pantry. We serve meals three times a day (over 20,000 per month) and provide boxed and canned goods to the working poor to help them make ends meet. Between the kitchen and the pantry, we provide approximately 60,000 meals per month to individuals and families in our community.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (203) 866-1057 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Norwalk
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fairfield
Healing Tree Economic Development, Inc. - King's Pantry
Phone: (203) 576-0522
Address: 30 Florence St, Bridgeport, CT 06607. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The King's Pantry serves forgotten and needy populations such as the elderly, veterans, persons with disabilities, homeless and the indigent. King’s Pantry programming keeps inner city and urban youth off the street and engaged in productive community enhancing activities. The King's Pantry provides much needed prevention and education to high-risk populations resulting in reduced exposure to the HIV virus.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (203) 576-0522 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Bridgeport
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fairfield
Sterling House Community Center
Phone: (203) 378-2606
Address: 2283 Main St, Stratford, CT 06615. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Sterling House is a multi-service community center located in the heart of Stratford, Connecticut. Since its opening, Sterling House has been a mecca for young and old. It is dedicated to serving all ages from the toddler to the senior adult, and provides affordable social, educational and recreational activities which assist them in their positive and healthy development. Established in 1992, the pantry is located in the basement of Sterling House Community Center which was renovated 10 years ago as a result of CDBG funding through the town of Stratford; a facility which includes a waiting room, intake office and food sorting/distribution rooms. It is staffed by Resources Connection Director, Ray O’Donnell, Resource Connection Coordinator, Barbara Romanauskas and Resource Worker, Elizabeth Trojanowski along with many volunteers and human service interns from local colleges and universities. The Sterling House Resource Connection (Food Pantry) hours are: Monday-Thursday, 1-3 pm (By appointment on Friday and Saturday).
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (203) 378-2606 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Stratford
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fairfield
St. Thomas' Food Pantry
Phone: (203) 743-1494
Address: 95 Greenwood Ave, Bethel, CT 06801. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
St. Thomas' doors open at 3:00 PM on Food Pantry days. Visitors choose their own food. First-time visitors need not provide paperwork. After the first visit, an application and documentation from state or local social services are required in order to continue.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (203) 743-1494 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Bethel
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fairfield
Ridgefield Food Pantry
Phone: (203) 431-2777
Address: 2 Nd Fl R, Ridgefield, CT 06877. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The Ridgefield Department of Social Services maintains a Food Pantry, located at Ridgefield Town Hall on the 2nd floor, which is open to all local residents in need. Hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (203) 431-2777 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Ridgefield
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fairfield
New Covenant House of Hospitality
Phone: (203) 964-8228
Address: 90 Fairfield Ave, Stamford, CT 06904. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
New Covenant House mission is “to provide a nutritious meal to all those who are hungry. By creating a safe, warm and compassionate environment, we are taking the first steps toward empowering men, women, and children to reach their full potential and regain their dignity and self-respect.†We are open every day to the public and provide three meals daily to anyone hungry. We also have a food pantry program that distributes bagged groceries every Tuesday, serving approximately 625 families each month. New Covenant House is the only soup kitchen in the greater Stamford area. The soup kitchen is an alternative for low income people to enjoy three meals daily at no charge. The food pantry offers alternatives for families unable to eat at the soup kitchen by providing bagged groceries, which is ideal for working families that need a supplement of food to make ends meet each month. In addition, we have an after-school and summer meal program that provides poor and disadvantaged children attending the Yerwood Center after-school and summer camp program a nutritious breakfast and a hot nutritious meal Monday through Friday at 4:00pm.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (203) 964-8228 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Stamford
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fairfield
JFS Kosher Food Pantry
Phone: (203) 921-4161
Address: 733 Summer St Ste 602, Stamford, CT 06901. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The JFS Kosher Food Pantry services the Stamford, New Canaan, Darien, Westport, Weston, Wilton and Norwalk Jewish communities. It providers Kosher food and personal care items, including assistance for pharmacy and transportation, to members of our community experiencing financial difficulties and are unable to afford food and household items for their families.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (203) 921-4161 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Stamford
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fairfield
A number of food banks, soup kitchens for hot meals and free emergency food pantries in Fairfield, Connecticut distribute groceries to individuals or families who are in some form of an emergency situation.
There are also meals, free bags of food, personal toiletries and household goods for low to moderate income families from food pantries near you.
Distribution centers can include churches, non-profit organizations, community action agencies, and many other local charities as well as non-profits.
Salvation Army Food Pantry
The Salvation Army is dedicated to eliminating food insecurity.
The Salvation Army offers free food help through local centers. Contact the branch nearest Fairfield, Connecticut to confirm hours and requirements. The charity organization is involved in feeding millions of families each year, with a large percentage of those assisted being children as well as the elderly.
Church Food Pantry
A number of churches around Fairfield, Connecticut have food pantries for those in their neighborhoods who are in need of food items.
Church pantries often rely on food donations gathered through food drives.
Some churches also deliver food items to older adults who are unable to drive to a nearby community food pantry. Please contact your local church directly.
Catholic Charities Food Pantry
Resources provided by Catholic Charities organizations can include help with food, holiday, and immigration needs.
Families of all religions, backgrounds, and cultures can contact Catholic Charities centers for help.
Catholic Charities locations in and around Fairfield, Connecticut may offer groceries, food boxes, and items to prepare a meal. Hours and walk-in rules vary, so call before you go.
Some of these food pantries work like grocery stores, letting clients choose the items they need from the groceries available on site.
First-time clients may need to fill out a short application with basic household information.
Helping Hands Food Pantry
Some independent food pantries use the Helping Hands name. Any Helping Hands pantries we have listed around Fairfield, Connecticut appear on this page.
Food supplies, hours, and services differ from one pantry to the next, so call before you go.
These pantries often rely on donations and volunteers from their local communities.
Find a local helping hands food pantry open near you.
Mobile Food Pantry
Mobile food pantries bring free food directly to families in need in communities around Fairfield, Connecticut, often during large one-day distributions.
Some mobile pantries hand out pre-packed boxes, while others let you shop market-style.
Mobile food pantries usually visit churches, community centers, schools, shopping centers, and other convenient locations. They usually go to areas where there aren't grocery stores or other food pantries.
Mobile Food Pantry Schedule 2026
Unlike traditional food pantries where you go to them, mobile pantry trucks come to you. Food banks sometimes have an online mobile food pantry schedule.
Mobile food pantries often visit a community once a week or once a month. There may be last-minute cancellations or changes, so recheck the mobile food pantry schedule before you plan to go.
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
Some St. Vincent de Paul food pantries around Fairfield, Connecticut may operate much like a grocery store, where people in need can choose their own food.
Services vary by location, so call the pantry near you to ask what is available.
Food Pantry Delivery Program
Some food banks run delivery programs that bring food and other products to partner agencies in more remote areas. Ask a food pantry around Fairfield, Connecticut whether delivery is available near you.
Drive-thru Food Pantries
Drive-thru food pantries are a convenient and efficient way to distribute food to neighbors in need. Many are open to anyone who needs help with food, but rules vary by location, so call ahead if you can.
Who can visit a drive-thru pantry?
Drive-thru pantries are generally open to anyone who needs help getting food. Requirements vary, so check with the pantry before you go.
You may be asked to provide:
- Your zip code, and
- Number of people in your household.
You usually do not need an appointment. Drive-thru pantries are generally first-come, first-served, so plan to arrive early because lines can fill quickly and popular items may run out.
How do drive-thru pantries work?
Volunteers and staff manage the distribution line. Here is how most drive-thru pantries operate:
Staff and volunteers direct visitors to the distribution area.
Visitors pull up in their car and are guided into a clearly marked queue. Staff move cars forward to keep the line moving quickly.
Check-in.
You may be asked about your zip code, household size or income for the pantry's records.
Food is loaded into your car.
Pre-packed bags of food — typically including shelf-stable items like pasta, canned fruit, and peanut butter, as well as fresh produce and meats — are loaded by volunteers directly into your trunk.
Pet Food Pantry
Some pet owners give up their pets because they cannot afford to care for them. Pet food pantries help fill a gap left by assistance programs such as SNAP, which cannot be used to buy pet food.
Pet food pantries may provide free pet food for a limited time to pet owners who cannot afford to feed their pets in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Who is eligible for a pet food pantry?
Rules vary by pantry, but many help people who are:
- All ages, races and marital status
- Unemployed or underemployed
- Retired, living on social security or other limited income
- Physically or mentally disabled
- Experiencing homelessness or housing instability
Tips for Visiting a Food Pantry
Show up early.
This is very important. This means you will be first in line and have a chance to get the items that are sought after and in limited quantities such as fresh produce, dairy and frozen food.
You don't usually need to show up hours ahead of time but coming at least an hour before is usually a good idea.
Remember all documentation.
Some food pantries require documentation to prove who you are, and in some cases, where you live.
This is to make sure people are not coming more than they are allowed or using fake names to do so. Call ahead of time to find out what documentation is needed.
This is often a photo ID and a piece of mail that verifies your address.
Use several food banks.
Using more than one food bank (when available) is smart because you may be able to get something at one that you may not get at another.
For instance, one may have a deal with a local gardener that gives them their extras. This may mean this food bank has more produce.
Eligible for other programs?
Ask your Department of Social Services office if you are eligible for other assistance programs to supplement your household’s food supply.
They can easily tell you if you can apply for WIC (Women, Infants, and Children), USDA Commodities or SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits.
Ask about extras.
If you have special needs for infants or special diets, the pantries may be able to assist you.
Many times, they can help with diapers, baby formula, baby food, personal hygiene products, and even special diet items like gluten free or sugar free foods.
Go on different days of the week.
Depending on the food pantry, they may be open only one or two days a week or they may be open all seven days. When you have a choice, going midweek is often best as it is less crowded.
Be polite to workers.
Nearly everyone at a food bank is a volunteer. Be polite to the workers there as they often deal with highly emotional situations.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
1. What is the difference between a food bank and a food pantry?
Independent community food pantries are self-governing and usually distribute food to their clients on a once-a-month basis. A food bank is the storehouse for millions of pounds of food and other products that go out to the community. A food pantry functions as the arms that reach out to that community directly.
2. What kind of food is at a food pantry?
Food pantries typically provide shelf-stable items such as:
- Peanut butter
- Canned soup
- Canned fruit
- Canned vegetables
- Pasta
- Canned beans
- Canned stew
- Canned fish
3. Who can go to a food pantry?
Rules vary by food pantry. Many ask only that you say you need help, while others may ask for ID, proof of address, income information, or a referral. Call ahead to find out what to bring.
4. What is the difference between a food pantry and a soup kitchen?
A food pantry often provides food packages meant to last a few days to families that have a place to live, but not enough food. These packages are designed to provide nutritionally balanced meals. Soup kitchens serve individuals in need of a hot meal, the only meal of the day for many of them.
5. How does a food pantry work?
Food banks acquire large donations of food from the food industry and distribute it to organizations that feed hungry people. Those organizations then provide this food directly to families in need.