Who We Are
SINCE 1982
Our Mission
To deliver an informed and equitable response to hunger by mobilizing community partners, volunteers, and supporters. Founded in 1982, Connecticut Foodshare is a member of the Feeding America nationwide network of food banks.
Connecticut Foodshare supports individuals and families – from one end of the state to the other – by addressing root causes, creating long-term solutions, and distributing nutritious food through local partner programs in an effort to alleviate hunger.
Our vision is to have a thriving community, free of hunger.
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What Makes Us Different?
Welcoming
We act with empathy to promote belonging and connection.
Trustworthy
We are accountable, fair, and reliable.
Intentional
We lead with purpose to inspire a shared vision.
Respectful
We value the dignity and worth of each person.
Our Process
Food Donors
We partner with the food industry to rescue surplus food.
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Volunteers sort and pack the food at our facilities across the state.
Partner Programs
Food is distributed to pantries, meal programs, and mobile sites.
Our Neighbors
Food is provided to our neighbors throughout Connecticut.
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Advocacy
Connecticut Foodshare recognizes that food insecurity is the result of systemic inequities and disparities, and that food alone cannot result in sustainable, long-term solutions. We have prioritized our government partnerships to advocate for strong, person-centered policies.
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Numbers That Matter
480+
Partner Food Programs
400+
Food Donors
100+
Mobile Food Pantries
52,861
Thanksgiving Meals
1,681
Households helped with SNAP applications.
24,070
Households served monthly at mobile food pantries.
835,150
Senior meals provided through CSFP monthly food packages.
60+
Senior Food Package
Distribution Sites
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