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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.