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WIC - Women Infants Children Program (New Haven)

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, a…

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.

WIC - Fair Haven Community Health Care

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 un…

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.

New Haven Department of Elderly Services

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.

211 Connecticut

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 Food Pantry, Testing, and Case Management

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 comm…

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.

East Shore Senior Center

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.

Senior Meals on Wheels Greater New Haven

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.

Dixwell Newhallville Community Mental Health - Food Pantry

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.

Fellowship Place

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.

SNAP/Food Stamps Enrollment

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.

Chapel on the Green

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.

IRIS Food Pantry

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.

Salvation Army New Haven Food Pantry

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.

Salvation Army New Haven - Emergency Assistance

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.

Food Pantry at Jewish Family Service of New Haven

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.

IRIS Food Pantry (run by Community Soup Kitchen)

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.

Catholic Charities - Grand Avenue Food Pantry

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.

St. Vincent de Paul Society - New Haven

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.

Haven's Harvest Food Rescue

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, senio…

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Before you go: Bring photo ID and proof of address if you have them.

Hill Development Corporation - Church St South Food Pantry

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.

Newhallville Academy Food Pantry

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.

Community Soup Kitchen of New Haven

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.

Omega SDA Church Community Service

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.

Beulah Heights Social Integration Program

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.