Food Pantry

Please know you are WELCOME at the FISH Food Pantry, where we provide supplemental food to those  individuals and families who qualify using guidelines established by the  Emergency Food Assistance Program. And know, during this Coronavirus pandemic - all were welcomed that were in need. We recognize that many have struggled during this pandemic. The FISH Food Pantry has always depended on and benefited from the generosity of donors in the community, from food drives by  school children and groups, organizations, churches, firemen, police  officers, families and Post Office workers. Area farms and farmers and  grocery store owners/managers also deliver dairy, meat and vegetable  produce and foodstuffs,  and when shelves are empty, food items are  purchased at Connecticut FoodShare and at local groceries - thanks to generous financial donations. **** Times have been very challenging for us during the pandemic when there have been food shortages within our grocery stores and with our other sources. Yet, miraculously we have had heroes who have helped us fill our shelves through both food and financial donations. No one should suffer with food insecurity. We are here to help!

Food distributed in 2021 - 2022 equaled an estimated over 110,000 meals, including Thanksgiving and Christmas Holiday programs. 

Nearly 1200 individuals/families, depend on the FISH  Food Pantry for their food needs.
The pantry is open four days a week. And special pick-up arrangements may be made by phoning 860-482-7300.

Monday:  10 am - 3 pm
Tuesday:  10 am - 3 pm
Wednesday:  Closed (for re-stocking)
Thursday:  10 am - 3 pm                                                               
 (late hours  5 pm - 6:30 pm by appointment only, by calling 860-482-7300)
Friday: 10 am - 2 pm
**** And if needed - please call 860-482-7300 to make special arrangements for food pick-up.

BOTH FOOD AND MONETARY DONATIONS ARE WELCOMED AND NEEDED AT FISH NWCT! We exist thanks to the  generosity of our greater community! Please find it in your heart to help. If you'd like to run a food drive over one day at a grocery store, please call Margaret or Dan for the easy "how to's."