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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.

The 180 Center

Christ-centered outreach center on East Street serving free breakfast and lunch to anyone in need, six days a week. The center also runs an 18-month live-in recovery program for adult men, Christian s…

Meals: Monday to Friday 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM; Saturday 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM. Office: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Sunday 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Before you go: Breakfast and lunch are free and served to anyone in need. There is no meal on Sunday.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.