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Supporting Our Members and Communities During the Government Shutdown
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Organization NameType of ResourceDescription / Services OfferedAddress / Pickup LocationHours of OperationEligibilityWebsite / Linktree / Instagram
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Husky Harvest Food Pantry & Clothing Closet (Husky Harvest – University of Connecticut School of Law)Campus PantryFree food & clothing closet for UConn Law students & employees. No income limits or need to demonstrate eligibility.Starr Hall basement, UConn School of Law, Hartford, CTUConn ID required (students, employees)
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Joan C. Dauber Food PantryFood BankProvides food assistance, nutrition counselling, diaper program; part of hospital-based service.
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Hands On Hartford – MANNA Community PantryFood BankA full service shopping model food pantry, allowing clients to choose food that will suit their families’
needs and tastes, minimizing food waste and maximizing nutritional value.

Groceries include non-perishable staples, along with bread, milk, eggs, fresh produce and frozen meat.

Our Community Pantry is also halal friendly: we offer halal meat and label our non-perishable foods
that are not halal for easy identification.

All Connecticut residents are eligible to receive an emergency food bag. For more information
about enrolling in our Pantry, please contact us (860-728-3201).		55 Bartholomew Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
Community Pantry is open Monday through Thursday from 9:30am - 11:30am and 1:15pm - 5:00pm
All welcomehttps://handsonhartford.org/programs/
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Bobcat Food Share ProgramCampus PantryThe Bobcat Food Share at Quinnipiac was established to address food insecurity among students. Students both in need of short- or long-term help may access nutritious meals from this program. Arrangements will be made for pick-up at one of the three campuses. This program is a collaboration between Student Affairs, Chartwells and a volunteer network of student groups, faculty and staff. For more information contact: Gina.Frank@quinnipiac.edu. There is also an online form that will need to be completed and can be found https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?QuinnipiacUniv&layout_id=12All three QU CampusesQuinnipiac Students -- QU student Id Number
and student email address
https://www.qu.edu/student-life/health-and-wellness/#foodshare
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NEW HAVEN PRIDE CENTERFood Bank
Center provides a food pantry to the Greater New Haven area no matter the connection to the LGBTQ+ community. Food pantry operates Monday, Friday between 11am-4pm and Tuesday, Thursday between 11am-1pm. Center prefers that you call/text/email to ensure that the center is ready for the individual's arrival but they will take drop-ins.
50 Orange Street
New Haven, CT
06510		Operation hours: 10am-5pm;
COMMUNITY CARE HOURS
(Food, Clothing, and Hygiene Pantries):
M,F: 11am-4pm; T,Th: 11am-1pm		Anyone in the Greater New Haven areawww.newhavenpridecenter.org
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Salvation Army- New Haven Corps Community CenterFood BankIndividuals and families can access the food pantry will be open Monday, Wednesday Friday from 9am – 12noon. Walk ins are acceptable. Non-perishable and frozen foods are accessible once per month. Bread, pastries, fruits, and vegetables are available for pick up as needed. No registration needed.450 George Street
New Haven, CT
06511		Food Pantry and Diapers, M,W,F: 9am-12noon;
Business office hours: M-F 9am-2pm		Greater New Haven resident
https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/southern-new-england/new-haven/
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Connecticut Food ShareMobile PantryGovernor Ned Lamont today announced that his administration is
providing $3 million in emergency state funding to the nonprofit organization Connecticut
Foodshare to help Connecticut residents who are expected to lose access to food stamp
benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the shutdown
of the federal government.

Connecticut Foodshare’s Mobile Pantry provides food at more than 100 locations in a no questions asked, outdoor “farmers market” setting. Items offered typically include fresh produce and other perishable foods.
Visit the website or use TEXT service for dates, times, and locations; Bring bag or box		Locations Vary: over 100 locationsVaries; See website or use TEXT service for times and locations
Resident of any Connecticut town in need
of food, ages 16+, must on site in person to
receive food		https://mobilefoodpantry.ctfoodshare.org/
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Community Soup Kitchen (CSK)Hot MealsWeekday Lunches

Every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 11:00am-1:00pm.

Rain or shine, we serve lunch in our main dining room at 84 Broadway as well as take-out meals for anyone interested in taking their meals to go. Each meal includes a hot main dish, cooked vegetable, fresh garden salad, bread, dessert, and coffee or tea. Our guests are invited to take home extra fresh vegetables and bread, as needed.

Saturday Breakfast

Every Saturday from 8:00am-9:00am.

We serve breakfast in our main dining room at 84 Broadway. Breakfast includes hot and cold cereal, applesauce, granola bars, raisins, pastries, a meat dish, eggs, fruit, yogurt, coffee, milk, and juice. We are lucky to welcome a group of core volunteers from local high schools for every Saturday breakfast.

We serve breakfast every Saturday year-round with no holiday exceptions.		84 Broadway
New Haven, CT 06511		11AM - 1PM:Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
8AM - 9AM: Saturday
203-624-4594
https://www.csknewhaven.org
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Desk CTHot MealsGrab and go dinners: Sunday - Chapel on the Green - Corner of Temple & Chapel Meals at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Monday - Thursday, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Monday - Trinity Church on the Green - Corner of Temple & Chapel Tuesday - On the Lower New Haven Green - Corner of Temple & Elm Wednesday - First & Summerield Church - Corner of College & Elm Thursday - United Church on the Green - 270 Temple Street


Food pantry: Wednesday - 1:30-3:00pm
57 Olive Street - Corner of Olive and Chapel Streets St Paul & St James Church. All are welcome but they ask for eveyone to do a short intake form-- https://www.cognitoforms.com/downtowneveningsoupkitchen1/registeringwithdeskregistrarsecondesk

Locations listed in the description boxDESK serves dinner outside from 5:00-6:00 pm, Sunday through Thursday.

On Friday & Saturday, they partner with Yale Community Kitchen, which
distributes dinner at Community Soup Kitchen at 84 Broadway Street. Fridays, 5:00-6:00 pm,
and 4:00-5:00 pm on Saturdays. All are welcome! No questions asked!
For more information, call
(203) 624-6426 during business hours.		All are Welcome
https://deskct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/DESK-Outreach-Flyer-EngEsp-2024-12-04.pdf

https://deskct.org/programs_and_services/#whatwedo
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Center Church Soup KitchenHot MealsChurch provides a continental breakfast every Friday: 10am-1pm. Church provides meals, snacks and hot beverages and dinner on every Sun: 3-5pm. Closed on the first Sunday of the month. All are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.60 Gold Street
Hartford, CT
06103		Meal program: F: 10am-1pm; Sun: 3-5pmAny one in need, all ageshttps://centerchurchhartford.org/
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Note: This list was curated with accessibility in mind, prioritizing resources located near law school campuses across the region. If you have a resource you would like to add, email neblsa.ct@nblsa.org
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For more information on pantries and resources in the CT Subregion, please see the supplemented list: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:51ac56de-fb07-49cf-bc85-63fe25ccf20c For more information on pantries and resources in the NJ Subregion, please see the supplemented list: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:us:1cc286e6-f614-4a95-ad99-9543dfc8f020 For more information on pantries and resources in the NJ Subregion, please see the supplemented list: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:us:1cc286e6-f614-4a95-ad99-9543dfc8f020 For more information on pantries and resources in the NJ Subregion, please see the supplemented list: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:us:1cc286e6-f614-4a95-ad99-9543dfc8f020 For more information on pantries and resources in the NJ Subregion, please see the supplemented list: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:us:1cc286e6-f614-4a95-ad99-9543dfc8f020 For more information on pantries and resources in the NJ Subregion, please see the supplemented list: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:us:1cc286e6-f614-4a95-ad99-9543dfc8f020 For more information on pantries and resources in the NJ Subregion, please see the supplemented list: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:us:1cc286e6-f614-4a95-ad99-9543dfc8f020 For more information on pantries and resources in the NJ Subregion, please see the supplemented list: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:us:1cc286e6-f614-4a95-ad99-9543dfc8f020
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Compiled by the Northeast Black Law Students Association (NEBLSA) | Last updated: October 31, 2025
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