East Haven Food Pantry

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Serving Our Community

St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish is proud to support the work of the East Haven Food Pantry and to work closely with those who serve our local community through this important ministry. Our parish community has opportunities throughout the year to help support the pantry through food donations, volunteering, food drives, and other efforts to assist our neighbors in need.

The East Haven Food Pantry has been serving the community since 1985. What began with a small group of volunteers has grown into an important resource for individuals and families in East Haven. The pantry provides food assistance to those in need and relies on the generosity of volunteers, local churches, organizations, businesses, and individuals to continue its work.

In addition to its regular food distribution, the pantry offers programs such as Kindness for Kids, which helps provide food for school-aged children in the community.

Food Assistance

The East Haven Food Pantry provides supplemental food assistance to individuals and families in need. East Haven residents may receive food assistance twice during each calendar month.

Pantry Location

Christ and The Epiphany Church — Great Hall
39 Park Place
East Haven, CT 06512

The East Haven Food Pantry operates from the Great Hall at Christ and The Epiphany Church.

Distribution Hours

Tuesdays: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Saturdays: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Please be in line before 11:00 AM to receive assistance. Hours and procedures may change, so those seeking assistance are encouraged to contact the pantry before visiting.

What to Bring

East Haven residents seeking assistance should bring proof of current residency. This may include:

  • Photo identification showing your current East Haven address
  • A current utility bill
  • Current mail showing your East Haven address
  • A current tenant agreement

East Haven residents may receive food assistance twice per calendar month.

The pantry also provides certain federally supplied food items to eligible Connecticut residents who live outside of East Haven. Contact the pantry for more information.

Homebound Residents

Homebound East Haven residents may be eligible to receive food through delivery. Please contact the pantry directly for information about eligibility and delivery.

How You Can Help

The East Haven Food Pantry depends on the generosity of the community. There are several ways to help support its work.

Donate Food

The pantry regularly accepts non-perishable food donations. Current requested items include:

  • Pasta
  • Pasta sauce
  • Cereal and hot cereal
  • Peanut butter
  • Jelly
  • Macaroni and cheese
  • Canned tuna
  • Canned soup
  • Rice sides
  • Pancake mix
  • Mashed potato mix
  • Stuffing mix

Food needs can change throughout the year. Please contact the pantry or visit its website for the most current list of needed items.

Kindness for Kids

The Kindness for Kids program helps provide food for school-aged children experiencing food insecurity.

Suggested items include:

  • Individual bags of chips, crackers, and cookies
  • Fruit or applesauce cups
  • Pudding
  • Granola bars
  • Juice boxes
  • Macaroni and cheese
  • Shelf-stable milk
  • Individual cereal containers
  • Canned soup
  • Prepared canned pasta

For questions about Kindness for Kids, contact Annarose at 203-468-6611.

Volunteer

Volunteers are an important part of the East Haven Food Pantry’s work. There are many ways to get involved, including:

  • Helping transport grocery supplies
  • Stocking food
  • Assisting with food distribution
  • Collecting food from local schools and churches
  • Organizing a food drive
  • Helping with fundraising events
  • Completing community service hours
  • Helping spread awareness of the pantry

Those interested in volunteering should contact the pantry for information about current opportunities.

Make a Donation

Financial contributions help the East Haven Food Pantry purchase food and continue providing assistance throughout the community.

Checks payable to East Haven Food Pantry may be mailed to:

East Haven Food Pantry
39 Park Place
East Haven, CT 06512

The pantry also accepts food and monetary donations during its designated donation hours:

Mondays & Fridays
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Contact the East Haven Food Pantry

General Information

East Haven Food Pantry
39 Park Place
East Haven, CT 06512

Phone: 203-467-4668
Email: EastHavenFoodPantry@gmail.com

Parish Contact

Christine Sandford
203-469-7823

This contact information has been provided to St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish for members of our parish community seeking information about the pantry.

Kindness for Kids

Annarose
203-468-6611

More Information

For the most current information about the East Haven Food Pantry, including food assistance, current food needs, volunteering, donations, and special programs, please visit:

East Haven Food Pantry
Visit the East Haven Food Pantry website

The Town of East Haven also maintains information about food assistance and other resources available to residents:

Town of East Haven — Food Assistance
View East Haven food assistance resources

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