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CT State Housatonic Food Pantry

HCC Food Pantry

In an effort to combat food insecurity, Housatonic provides students with the opportunity to receive healthy and nutritious non-perishable items and a variety of fresh vegetables and fruits.

The program is open to all currently enrolled students. No pre-signup is required, but students will need to show a school id. The program is based on the honesty system and no proof of need is required.

Enrolled students can visit the Food Pantry 2 times per month and self-select 10 nonperishable items and 4 fresh produce items at each visit. Fresh produce is delivered on Mondays and available after 12pm on Mondays and while supplies last throughout the week.

Location: Lafayette Hall, L207, 2nd floor

Hours:

  • Monday:9am to 5pm
  • Tuesday: 9am to 6pm
  • Wednesday: 10am to 6pm
  • Thursday: 9am to 5pm
  • Friday: 9am to 2pm

The Storehouse Project Mobile Food Pantry

Prebagged Food Distribution open to all students, faculty & staff.

Location: Drop off/pick up area on Lafayette Blvd next to parking garage.

Date &Time:

  • Thursday, February 1
  • Thursday, March 7
  • Thursday, April 4
  • Thursday, May 2

Questions? Email

Housatonic Food Pantry is made possible through the efforts of the Housatonic Foundation, CT FoodShare, Stop and Shop and funding from the Supplemental Support under the American Rescue Plan (SSARP) grant from the U.S. Department of Education

Mobile Food Pantry
Stop and Shop
Connecticut Foodshare
Housatonic Community College Foundation

24/7 Food Pantry

PLS HELP! Fridgeport’s “Take What You Need” Free Food Fridge. Fridgeport is a free food fridge, or community fridge, located at 219 James Street, Bridgeport. The Fridgeport is a take-whatyou-need resource - Anyone can stop by any time of the day or night. No questions asked and no paperwork to fill out.

Connect with help at www.211ct.org or dial 2-1-1 . 2-1-1 connects people to resources they need to address everyday challenges …. Housing, childcare, energy assistance, health care, food, job training and much more.