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Food banks, pantries, free meals and SNAP boosts. No judgment, just help. 5 sources, linked on each listing.
Hartford · Saint Francis / Trinity Health · 675 Tower Avenue, Hartford, CT 06112 · Food Pantries
Food pantry providing free nutritious food to eligible individuals in Greater Hartford (TEFAP participation).
When: Monday 9am-2pm; Wednesday 3-5pm; Thursday 9am-12pm
Listed on Trinity Health Of New EnglandLast verified:
Hartford · Angel of Edgewood · Bertera Subaru location, Hartford, CT · Food Pantries
Wednesdays at the Table: free weekly hot meals for families struggling with food insecurity, including those in motels. Continues through Thanksgiving.
When: Every Wednesday
Listed on NBC ConnecticutLast verified:
Hartford · Saint Francis / Trinity Health · 675 Tower Avenue, Hartford, CT 06112 · Food Pantries
Food pantry providing free nutritious food to eligible individuals in Greater Hartford (TEFAP participation).
When: Monday 9am-2pm; Wednesday 3-5pm; Thursday 9am-12pm
Listed on Trinity Health Of New EnglandLast verified:
Hartford · Angel of Edgewood · Bertera Subaru location (Hartford area) · Food Pantries
Weekly community meal program providing free hot meals to families facing food insecurity.
When: Every Wednesday through Thanksgiving
Listed on NBC ConnecticutLast verified:
Hartford · Saint Francis / Trinity Health · 675 Tower Avenue, Hartford, CT 06112 · Food Pantries
Food pantry providing free nutritious food to eligible individuals in Greater Hartford (TEFAP participation).
When: Monday 9am-2pm; Wednesday 3-5pm; Thursday 9am-12pm
Listed on Trinity Health Of New EnglandLast verified:
Hartford · The Friendship Center @ St. Elizabeth House · 118 Main Street, Hartford, CT · Food Pantries
Free breakfast and lunch (grab and go bags).
When: Breakfast 8:00 AM, Lunch 12:00 PM grab-and-go
Listed on Connecticut's Reentry CommunityLast verified:
Hartford · Hands on Hartford · 55 Bartholomew Avenue, Hartford, CT · Food Pantries
Community food pantry and meals for Hartford residents. Also Gather 55 restaurant with pay-what-you-can options.
When: Pantry Mon-Thu 9:30-11:30am and 1:15-4:30pm
Listed on Connecticut's Reentry CommunityLast verified:
Hartford · House of Bread · 27 Chestnut Street, Hartford, CT 06120 · Food Pantries
Free meals for anyone in need; breakfast, lunch, and limited dinner service.
When: Mon-Fri Breakfast 8-9am, Lunch 11:30am-12:45pm; Thu Dinner 5-6pm (not 1st Thu); Sat Lunch 11:30-12:30 (not 1st Sat); Sun Breakfast 9-10am
Listed on Connecticut's Reentry CommunityLast verified:
Hartford · Hands On Hartford · 55 Bartholomew Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106 · Food Pantries
Community Pantry open for emergency food bags; all Connecticut residents eligible. Also free community dinner Mondays 5:30-6:30pm.
When: Monday-Thursday 9:30am-12pm and 1pm-5pm
Source: Hands On Hartford Official WebsiteLast verified:
Hartford · Connecticut Foodshare · Various sites (e.g., Northend Senior Center, Grace Church of God) · Food Pantries
Mobile pantry brings fresh produce and food to community sites. Text FOODSHARE to 85511 for schedule or call 860-856-4321.
When: Varies by site (often bi-weekly)
Source: Connecticut Foodshare CalendarLast verified:
Hartford area · Connecticut Foodshare · Various mobile sites in Greater Hartford · Food Pantries
Mobile Foodshare sites with fresh produce. Text FOODSHARE to 85511 or call 860-856-4321. Bring bag/box.
When: Once every two weeks (check schedule)
Listed on Connecticut's Reentry CommunityLast verified: