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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.

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.

Christian Community Action

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.

Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen (DESK)

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.

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.

St. Matthew's Unison Freewill Baptist Food Pantry

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.

New Flame Restoration Church Food Pantry

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.

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.

Free Forever Prison Ministry Food Pantry

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.

Omega Seventh-Day Adventist Church Community Service

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.

Macedonia Church Food Pantry

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Continuum of Care Emergency Housing

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.

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.

Breakthrough Church Food Pantry

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.

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.

The NICE Center Food Pantry

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.

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.

Community Baptist Church Mobile Food Pantry

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.

Varick AME Zion Church Food Pantry

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.