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APNH: A Place to Nourish Your Health
Free emergency food pantry at APNH, open to anyone in the New Haven area on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month. APNH case-management clients can also use it on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 1:30 to 3:00 PM.
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.
Food pantry by appointment: Mon-Wed 9:30am-4pm; Office: call for hours
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.
Mon-Wed 9:30am-4pm, by appointment
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 since 1977, open to all. At 84 Broadway: dine-in or take-out lunch four days a week and Saturday breakfast. CSK also serves meals at neighborhood sites, including 5 Hazel Street, 33 Lambert…
Lunch: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 11am-1pm; Breakfast: Sat 8am-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.
Connecticut's food bank, formed when Connecticut Food Bank and Foodshare merged in 2021. It supplies food pantries, meal programs, and mobile pantries throughout Greater New Haven.
Office: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Before you go: Bring photo ID and proof of address if you have them.
Continuum of Care Inc
Emergency shelter for single adults and families experiencing homelessness at 270 Foxon Boulevard, run by Continuum of Care. Provides food, shelter, and support services.
Beds through 2-1-1
Before you go: For a bed, call 2-1-1. Continuum's main office line is (203) 562-2264.
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.
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Free hot ‘grab and go’ dinner every evening at rotating downtown locations, plus a weekly food pantry and a low-barrier Drop-In & Resource Center on State Street offering basic needs and help connecti…
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. Food pantry: Wed 1:30-3pm at 57 Olive St. Drop-In & Resource Center (266 State St): Sun-Thu 1:30-5:30pm, Fri 1:30-4:30pm (closed Sat).
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.
Yale Hunger and Homelessness Action Project (YHHAP) and the New Haven YMCA
Free community fridge inside the New Haven YMCA Youth Center at 50 Howe Street, stocked by the Yale Hunger and Homelessness Action Project (YHHAP). Take what you need, no questions asked. Other New Ha…
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.
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.
Recovery-oriented services for adults living with mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders. Programs include supported employment, housing, social rehabilitation, and wellness activitie…
Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Before you go: Call before visiting to confirm which programs are open that day.
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: 2-1-1 listed this pantry as closed for September 2026 and reopening in October 2026. Text before you go.
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.