**Temporary changes to the Willimantic and Danielson Food Pantries’ hours of operation are in effect**
All referrals to the Food Pantry should be made by calling the agency’s cell phone number (860)634-7148 at any time or you can call the Food Pantry phone number on the following days:
Food Pantries: Site-Based and Mobile is available to individuals and families in Windham and Tolland Counties who find themselves in an emergency situation where they run a risk of being without food. A crisis can happen to anyone at any time which can force them to have to choose between food and other necessities. A three-day food supplement is issued to those families/individuals experiencing a food crisis immediately and weekly or monthly appointments can be set up.
An individual or family can meet with a Case Manager for an assessment and determine what can be done to eliminate the barriers that created the need for an emergency food supplement. They can also see what other services they qualify for. Access goal is to help our customers to get past the short-term crisis that they are experiencing and have food security for their household.
When applying for an Emergency Food Supplement, customers are requested to bring the following:
- Picture ID
- Proof of address
- Social Security Cards for all household members
Mobile Food Van – the Mobile Food Van picks up and distributes food to 4 towns identified in Windham and Tolland Counties as food insecure. It increases access to nutritious food for families with little or no access to local food banks, grocery stores or soup kitchens. Information on SNAP benefits and making healthy food choices are distributed.
The Emergency Food Pantry Service is funded by the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP).
Mobile Food Pantry Sites and Times
Brooklyn: Salem Village, 70 Proulx Rd. 3rd Tuesday 12-1 PM
Canterbury: Town Hall, 1 Municipal Dr. 3rd Wednesday 12-1 PM
Eastford: Public Library, 179 Eastford Rd. 2nd Monday 12-1 PM
Franklin: Elisha Brook, 56 New Park Ave. 2nd Thursday 12-1 PM
Somers: Social Services Center, 619 Main St. 4th Thursday 12-1 PM
Stafford Springs: Avery Park, 91 West Street 1st Wednesday 11 AM -12 PM
Woodland Apts., 55 Woodland Springs Dr. 1st Wednesday 12:30 – 1 PM
Storrs: Veterans Coffee House at Hops Restaurant 2nd/4th Wednesdays 11 AM -12 PM
Willington: Willington Woods, 25 Senior Way 1st Thursday 12-1 PM
**Please bring reusable bags**
Call/Llame: Manny—Willimantic: 860-450-7400 ext. 7495
Danielson: 860-412-1600 ext. 1647
RESOURCES
ELIGIBILITY & APPLYING
This program is for: Individuals and Families
More information about enrolling in this program:
Individuals and Families can meet with a Case Manager to see if they qualify for other services.
MAIN PROGRAM CONTACT
(860) 450-7400 ext. 7495 (Willimantic) / (860) 412-1600 ext. 1647 (Danielson)
(860) 450-7454 (Willimantic) / (860) 774-3347 (Danielson)