NOTICE TO USERS OF THE FOOD PANTRY - NEW EXPANDED HOURS

The Food Pantry is now open to all who need groceries every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday from 1pm - 5pm and Saturdays from 10am - Noon.  Two pre-packaged bags of groceries can be picked up weekly.  The Pantry will not be open on holidays.  For further information call 203.226.1661. 

The Food Pantry provides bags of 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