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Believe In Me Empowerment Corporation
Monthly food pantry on Dixwell Avenue serving the community.
3rd Thursday monthly, 4:00pm-6:00pm; emergency appointments by phone
Before you go: Bring photo ID and proof of address if you have them.
Bethel AME Church
Church-based food pantry serving the Dixwell/Newhallville community. Part of the historic AME mission to serve the needy.
3rd Saturday 10am-12pm, 4th Wednesday 12pm-2pm
Before you go: Bring photo ID and proof of address if you have them.
Beulah Heights Church
Comprehensive services for homeless individuals and those returning from incarceration. Warming center, meals, resource center, and van transportation.
Winter Café: Saturdays 7:00am-12:30pm, October-April (seasonal)
Before you go: Bring photo ID and proof of address if you have them.
Breakthrough Church
Monthly food pantry at Winchester Ave Police Substation. Bring own bags and carts.
4th Tuesday monthly, 4:00pm-5:00pm
Before you go: Bring photo ID and proof of address if you have them.
Catholic Charities - Archdiocese of Hartford
Monthly food pantry serving Fair Haven area residents with income restrictions.
3rd Friday monthly, 9am-12pm; registration Tue 2-3pm
Before you go: Bring photo ID and proof of address if you have them.
Trinity Church on the Green
Outdoor worship service and free meal for homeless and vulnerable community members. Drumming circle, Eucharist, healing prayers, and fellowship.
Sundays at 2pm (worship + meal)
Before you go: Just show up. No ID, no signup, no questions. The service and meal happen outdoors on the Green every Sunday at 2pm, rain or shine, so dress for the weather.
CCA
Faith-based nonprofit since 1967 providing food pantry, housing assistance, and case management. NEW HOPE housing program offers furnished apartments for up to 36 months.
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Before you go: Bring photo ID and proof of address if you have them.
Christian Community Action
Food pantry providing groceries to families in need. Serves New Haven residents.
Tue-Fri 9:30am-11:45am and 2pm-3:45pm
Before you go: Call or check hours before going because pantry schedules can change.
Community Baptist Church
Monthly mobile food pantry distribution.
1st Wednesday of month, 10am-11am
Before you go: Bring photo ID and proof of address if you have them.
CSK New Haven
Free meals served since 1977. Lunch 5 days/week, Saturday breakfast. No qualifications required - open to all.
Lunch Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri 11am-1pm; Breakfast Sat 8-9am
Before you go: No ID, paperwork, or proof of need: just walk in. Lunch is Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 11am-1pm; the only weekend meal is Saturday breakfast, 8-9am.
Continuum of Care Inc
Emergency housing serving 100+ homeless individuals daily. Provides food, shelter, and support services.
24/7
Before you go: Walk in anytime, day or night. Doors at 109 Legion Ave stay open 24/7 and you don't need an appointment or ID to get a meal, a bed, or help.
Dixwell Newhallville Community Mental Health Services
Monthly food pantry at the community mental health center. Bring photo ID and proof of address for first visit. Bring bags for shopping.
3rd Thursday monthly, 2:00pm-3:00pm
Before you go: Bring photo ID and proof of address if you have them.
DESK
Free hot dinner served every evening, plus case management, social services, and connections to housing.
Grab & Go dinner: Sun 2:30-3pm at Chapel on the Green; Mon 5-6pm at Trinity on the Green; Tue-Thu 5-6pm at Lower Green (Temple & Elm); Fri-Sat 4-5pm at 84 Broadway. Wed pantry 1:30-3pm at 57 Olive St
Before you go: No ID, sign-up, or address needed. Just show up. Dinner is free every night, but the spot changes by day. Sun on Chapel/Green, Mon Trinity, Tue-Thu Lower Green, Fri-Sat 84 Broadway.
City of New Haven
Senior center offering congregate meals, health screenings, flu shots, exercise programs, social activities, and transportation services for older adults in the East Shore neighborhood.
Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm
Before you go: Built for older adults in the East Shore. Open weekdays 8:30am-4pm only (closed evenings/weekends). Call ahead so they can reserve your spot for the day's meal or screening.
Jewish Family Service of New Haven
Food pantry for Greater New Haven residents. By appointment only. Requires income verification, proof of residency, proof of family size, entitlement benefit cards, and photo ID.
Wednesday and Thursday, 9:00am-12:00pm (by appointment only)
Before you go: Call ahead: this pantry is appointment-only, Wed and Thu 9am-12pm. Bring photo ID, proof of address, income, family size, and any benefit cards.
Free Forever Prison Ministry
Food pantry serving people with AIDS, those recently released from prison and their families, and Greater New Haven residents.
Sat 10am-12pm
Before you go: Open to all Greater New Haven residents, no referral needed, but the window is tight: Saturdays only, 10am to noon. Come early so you don't miss it.
Glorified Deliverance Church
Food pantry serving New Haven residents. Requires photo ID.
2nd and 4th Saturday, 12:00pm-2:00pm
Before you go: Bring photo ID and proof of address if you have them.
Haven's Harvest
Food rescue organization that redistributes surplus food from restaurants, grocery stores, and farms to community sites across Greater New Haven. Volunteers pick up and deliver food to shelters, senior centers, schools, and faith communities.
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Before you go: Bring photo ID and proof of address if you have them.
Hill Development Corporation
Food pantry serving Church Street South and New Haven residents.
Every 3rd Thursday, 1:00pm-3:00pm
Before you go: Bring photo ID and proof of address if you have them.
Immanuel Baptist Church
Free clothing closet open to the community. Donations also accepted.
Pick-ups: Tuesdays 10:30am-2:45pm. Donations: Thursdays 10:30am-1pm
Before you go: Bring photo ID and proof of address if you have them.
Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church
Food pantry open to the community. Must complete Emergency Food Assistance Program Form annually. Must be 18+, no ID required.
2nd and 4th Saturday, 8:00am-9:30am
Before you go: Bring photo ID and proof of address if you have them.
Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services
Food pantry specifically for immigrants, refugees, and asylees in the greater New Haven area who are not U. S. citizens.
Wednesday, 9:00am-12:00pm
Before you go: Bring photo ID and proof of address if you have them.
Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services
Food pantry specifically for immigrants, refugees, and asylees in the greater New Haven area who are not U. S. citizens.
Wednesdays 8:30-11am
Before you go: This pantry serves immigrants, refugees, and asylees who are not U.S. citizens. The one window is Wednesdays 8:30-11am at 75 Hamilton St. Come early.
St. Thomas More Chapel
Weekly food pantry providing groceries to New Haven residents in need.
Saturday food pantry and clothing closet; call or check website for current distribution time.
Before you go: Call or check hours before going because pantry schedules can change.
St. Paul and St. James Episcopal Church
Food pantry and clothing closet ministry since 1982. Provides food, clothing, and personal care items to anyone in need.
Donations accepted Thu-Sat 9-11am
Before you go: Bring photo ID and proof of address if you have them.
Macedonia Church of God in Christ
Church-based food pantry serving the Newhallville community.
Food pantry 2nd Sat 12pm-1pm; call before visiting because pantry schedules can change.
Before you go: Bring photo ID and proof of address if you have them.
Masjid Al-Islam
Islamic community center providing food assistance to families in need.
Food pantry Tue 3pm; call or check social media before visiting because schedules can change.
Before you go: Bring photo ID and proof of address if you have them.
Mount Hope Temple
Church-based food pantry serving the Dixwell Avenue community.
Sat 10am-12pm
Before you go: Bring photo ID and proof of address if you have them.
MWCM
Nonprofit providing food, water, clothing, and winter coats to homeless individuals. Also provides educational and spiritual assistance.
Sat 11am-1pm
Before you go: Bring photo ID and proof of address if you have them.
New Flame Restoration Church
Food pantry with regular distributions and emergency food bags for Greater New Haven residents.
2nd and 3rd Thursday, 5:00pm-7:00pm; Emergency bags: 4th Saturday
Before you go: Bring photo ID and proof of address if you have them.
New Haven Church of Christ
Weekly food pantry serving the Greater New Haven area.
Friday, 12:00pm-2:00pm
Before you go: Bring photo ID and proof of address if you have them.
City of New Haven
City department providing senior center programming, transportation assistance, meals, recreation, health screenings, social services referrals, and advocacy for New Haven residents aged 60 and older.
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Before you go: For New Haven residents 60+. Find it on the Lower Level at 165 Church St, open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Walk in for help, or call ahead about transportation and meals.
New Haven Food Policy Council
Network of community refrigerators throughout New Haven providing free food 24/7, no questions asked.
24/7
Before you go: No ID, no sign-up, no questions. Open to everyone 24/7. Take what you need, and leave a little if you can. Bring a bag to carry food home.
Newhallville Academy
Food pantry for New Haven residents. Requires proof of residency and photo ID.
2nd and 4th Saturday, 1:00pm-3:00pm
Before you go: Bring photo ID and proof of address if you have them.
Omega Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Monthly food distribution serving the New Haven community.
1st & 3rd Sunday, 10am-11:30am
Before you go: Bring photo ID and proof of address if you have them.
Omega SDA Church
Church-based food pantry serving the Dixwell neighborhood. Provides groceries and household essentials to families in need.
Wed 1pm-3pm
Before you go: Call or check hours before going because pantry schedules can change.
Pitts Chapel Baptist Church
Church food pantry serving the New Haven community.
Call the church to confirm current food pantry or outreach hours before visiting.
Before you go: Bring photo ID and proof of address if you have them.
Salvation Army
Emergency assistance including food pantry, clothing distribution, utility assistance, and holiday programs. Serves New Haven and surrounding towns with crisis intervention and social services.
Office: Mon-Fri 9am-2pm; Food Pantry: Mon, Wed, Fri 9am-11:30am
Before you go: For the food pantry, come Mon, Wed, or Fri between 9 and 11:30am only. Other services (clothing, utility help) are open Mon-Fri until 2pm.
Salvation Army
Food pantry and emergency assistance for families in crisis.
General office Mon-Fri 9am-3:30pm; food pantry schedule may vary, call before visiting.
Before you go: Bring photo ID and proof of address if you have them.
Second Star of Jacob Church
Food pantry serving New Haven residents. Requires ID for proof of residency.
Last Tuesday and Thursday of month, 9:30am-12:00pm
Before you go: Bring photo ID and proof of address if you have them.
Senior Meals on Wheels
Home-delivered meals and nutrition support for older adults in the Greater New Haven area who have difficulty shopping or preparing meals.
Mon-Fri business hours; delivery schedules vary
Before you go: Have the older adult’s address, phone number, emergency contact, and basic dietary needs ready.
CT Department of Social Services
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) provides monthly benefits to buy groceries.
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Before you go: You don't have to come in. Apply anytime at connect.ct.gov from your phone. The Howard Ave office is open weekdays 8-5 if you'd rather do it in person.
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Food pantry serving Newhallville and New Haven neighborhood residents.
3rd Saturday of the month
Before you go: Bring photo ID and proof of address if you have them.
St. Ann Church
Food pantry and soup kitchen serving the Greater New Haven area.
Food pantry 1st and 3rd Fri 9am-11am; soup kitchen hours may vary, call before visiting.
Before you go: Bring photo ID and proof of address if you have them.
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Food pantry and community services on Whalley Avenue.
Thurs 10am-12pm
Before you go: Bring photo ID and proof of address if you have them.
St. Matthew's Unison Freewill Baptist Church
Church-based food pantry on Dixwell Avenue.
Pantry 2nd Sat 8am-9am; breakfast 3rd, 4th, and 5th Sat 8am-9am; call to confirm.
Before you go: Bring photo ID and proof of address if you have them.
St. Rose of Lima Church
Catholic church food pantry serving the Fair Haven community.
Call the parish to confirm current food pantry hours before visiting.
Before you go: Bring photo ID and proof of address if you have them.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Catholic charity providing emergency financial assistance for rent, utilities, food, and other basic needs through home visits.
Mon-Fri 9am-4pm
Before you go: Bring ID, proof of income, benefit notices, and bills related to the help you need.
The NICE Center
Monthly food pantry serving Hill Regional residents only. Requires ID and proof of residency.
Last Saturday monthly, 11:00am-1:00pm
Before you go: Bring photo ID and proof of address if you have them.
Varick AME Zion Church
Food pantry and soup kitchen serving the Dixwell community. Also provides clothing assistance.
Food pantry: 4th Tuesday 3pm. Soup kitchen: Monday 5:30-6:30pm
Before you go: Call or check hours before going because pantry schedules can change.
Fair Haven Community Health Care
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) nutrition program providing supplemental food, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and healthcare referrals for pregnant and postpartum women and children under 5.
Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Before you go: WIC is for pregnant/postpartum moms and kids under 5. Bring the child with you to the visit. Open Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30; call ahead, most WIC visits need an appointment.
Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center
WIC nutrition support through Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center for pregnant people, postpartum parents, infants, and children under 5. Provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support, referrals, and an eWIC card for healthy foods.
Call 203-503-3000 for WIC appointments; WIC services are offered at 428 Columbus Avenue and Dixwell Community Q House
Before you go: Ask what income, pregnancy, postpartum, infant, or child documents are needed for the WIC appointment.
United Way
Free, confidential helpline connecting you to local health and human services 24/7.
24/7
Before you go: Call 211 or search 211ct.org with your ZIP code and the type of help you need.
APNH: A Place to Nourish Your Health
Free and confidential HIV, Hep C, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing; PrEP linkage; HIV case management; behavioral health referrals; and emergency food pantry access for APNH clients and community pantry days for New Haven residents.
Office/testing: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm. Community pantry: 1st & 3rd Thu 9:30am-12:30pm and 1:30pm-3pm.
Before you go: Testing, PrEP and case management are walk-in friendly Mon-Fri 9-4, but the free pantry only opens 1st & 3rd Thursdays (9:30-12:30 & 1:30-3) at 1302 Chapel.
Recovery-oriented services for adults living with mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders. Programs include supported employment, housing, social rehabilitation, and wellness activities.
Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Before you go: Call before visiting to confirm which programs are open that day.
Need additional help finding food?
Call 211