NOTICE TO USERS OF THE FOOD PANTRY - NEW HOURS

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.  For further information call 203.226.1661. 

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. The following is a list of suggested items:
 

• Canned tuna fish

• Mayonnaise

• Peanut butter

• Jelly

• Pasta, any type

• Salad dressing: italian, ranch

• Spaghetti sauce

• Canned soup

• Cereal, hot or cold

• Canned juice

• Powdered drink mix: iced tea or lemonade

• Pancake mix

• Pancake syrup

• Canned fruit: peaches, pears or fruit cocktail

• Rice, 1lb. bags

• Grated cheese

• Crackers

• Cooking oil, small bottles

• Ketchup

• Mustard

• Salt & pepper

Non-food items for use at the shelter: 

• Bleach

• Windex

• Sponges

• Dish detergent

• Comet