Weekly community meal serving approximately 150 meals every Sunday afternoon to neighbors in need. Also hosts Loaves and Fishes Ministries soup kitchen program during the week.
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Verified 4/14/2026 (via web check)
Sunday afternoons (community meal)
Before you go: Just show up Sunday afternoon. No ID, no sign-up, everyone's welcome. They serve about 150 meals, so come a little early if you can. Weekday soup kitchen too.
Weekly food pantry providing supplemental groceries, clothing, and housewares to Hartford's Asylum Hill community at no cost. Located in the Cathedral Community Center behind the Archdiocese of Hartford building.
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Verified 4/14/2026 (via web check)
Thursday 10:00am-12:00pm
Before you go: Only open Thursdays 10am-12pm, so come within that two-hour window. Look for the Cathedral Community Center behind the Archdiocese building at 140 Farmington Ave.
Food pantry serving Greater Hartford residents. Also provides bilingual counseling, senior services, immigration support, and emergency financial assistance.
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Verified 4/10/2026 (via web check)
Wed 9am-1pm, Fri 9am-11:30am
Before you go: Pantry hours are tight: Wed 9am-1pm and Fri only 9am-11:30am. Come early Friday. Counseling, senior, and immigration help here are bilingual, so ask in Spanish.
Three family service centers across Hartford providing emergency food, basic needs assistance, housing assessment, information and referrals, and computer access.
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Verified 4/10/2026 (via web check)
Mon-Fri 8am-7pm, Sat 9am-12pm. Also at 395 Wethersfield Ave and 1229 Albany Ave.
Before you go: Three walk-in centers, so pick whichever's closest. Weekdays run late to 7pm, but Saturday is only 9am-noon. Closed Sundays.
Mobile outdoor food distribution for low-income Hartford residents at rotating locations. Provides fresh produce, bread, and other groceries. Multiple distribution sites across Hartford neighborhoods.
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Verified 4/14/2026 (via web check)
Varies by location - check website or text FOODSHARE to 85511
Before you go: Sites and times rotate, so confirm today's location first: text FOODSHARE to 85511 or check the site. No ID needed, it's open to all. Bring your own bags.
Home-delivered meals program providing two meals per day, five days a week, year-round to homebound elderly residents in Greater Hartford. Hot lunches delivered between 10am-1pm. Accommodates special diets. $3 donation suggested but no one denied a meal.
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Verified 4/14/2026 (via web check)
Meals delivered Mon-Fri 10:00am-1:00pm
Before you go: For homebound Greater Hartford seniors only. Call to enroll with the senior's address and any special-diet needs ready. The $3/meal is suggested, never required.
Free assistance with SNAP (food stamps) applications. Staff help complete applications and navigate the enrollment process. Also connects to other benefits.
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Verified 4/10/2026 (via web check)
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Before you go: Help with your SNAP application is free here. No appointment needed, just walk in Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. Bring proof of income and your ID to finish in one visit.
Regional food bank operating mobile food distributions at 20+ Hartford locations on a rotating biweekly basis, providing free fresh produce and pantry items. No ID required at mobile sites.
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Verified 4/10/2026 (via web check)
Mobile sites rotate biweekly at various Hartford locations. Check website for schedule.
Before you go: Bring photo ID and proof of address if you have them.
Full-choice shopping model food pantry where families can grab a cart and walk through aisles, choosing items that fit their needs. Also operates a soup kitchen serving free dinner on Mondays at 5:30pm.
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program providing nutrition education, breastfeeding support, healthy food benefits, and referrals to healthcare and social services for pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children up to age 5.
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Verified 4/14/2026 (via web check)
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 8am-5pm; Wed: 8am-6:45pm
Before you go: Bring photo ID and proof of address if you have them.
Second WIC office in downtown Hartford providing nutrition education, breastfeeding support, healthy food benefits, and referrals. Includes Saturday hours twice monthly for working families.
Community soup kitchen providing free hot meals to people in need from the Hartford area. Operates Monday through Friday out of a location on Chestnut Street, serving breakfast and lunch.
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Verified 4/14/2026 (via web check)
Monday-Friday 11:30am-12:30pm
Before you go: Bring photo ID and proof of address if you have them.
Hartford's premier urban greening organization managing 21 community gardens across 10 low-income neighborhoods, providing 250+ families access to green space and fresh food. Also offers urban farming training program, youth environmental education, and green job skills for young adults.
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Verified 4/14/2026 (via web check)
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm (office); gardens have seasonal hours
Before you go: Bring photo ID and proof of address if you have them.
Daily soup kitchen in the Asylum Hill neighborhood providing hot meals to Hartford residents experiencing food insecurity. Serves thousands of unduplicated individuals annually, including meals-to-go and pantry bags.
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Verified 4/14/2026 (via web check)
Monday-Friday 11:30am-12:45pm
Before you go: Bring photo ID and proof of address if you have them.
Day shelter serving breakfast (8am Tue-Sat) and lunch (12pm Tue-Sat) with grab-and-go bags. Also provides showers, healthcare access, social work, and nursing services.
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Verified 4/10/2026 (via web check)
Breakfast: Tue-Sat 8am. Lunch: Tue-Sat 12pm.
Before you go: Bring photo ID and proof of address if you have them.
Food pantry serving working families, laid-off workers, shelter residents, SSI/Social Security recipients, elderly, and pregnant teens. Also provides energy and rental assistance.
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Verified 4/10/2026 (via web check)
Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm
Before you go: Bring photo ID and proof of address if you have them.
St. Patrick-St. Anthony Church / Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry
Daily sandwich ministry serving 100-120 people per day since the early 1990s. Distributes sandwiches, water, and fresh baked goods to anyone in need regardless of race or faith. 50 volunteer teams prepare and distribute meals year-round.
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Verified 4/14/2026 (via web check)
Daily 4:00pm-5:30pm, 365 days/year
Before you go: Bring photo ID and proof of address if you have them.
Statewide information and referral service connecting residents to health and human services. Covers housing, food, healthcare, mental health, financial assistance, and more. Available 24/7 in multiple languages.
Before you go: No appointment, no ID, no cost. Just dial 211 any hour, day or night. Tell them your language and they'll connect you; if you're Deaf/hard of hearing, use TTY 1-800-671-0737.
Connecticut's largest community action agency providing comprehensive human services including housing, emergency shelters, food assistance, energy assistance, weatherization, childcare, youth employment, substance abuse prevention, and senior nutrition.
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Verified 4/10/2026 (via web check)
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. Family Service Centers: Mon-Fri 8am-7pm, Sat 9am-12pm.
Before you go: CRT runs many programs under one roof, each with its own rules. Call first (Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm) so they can point you to the right one before you go.