New London Area Food Pantry

06/09/2026

06/02/2026

For June only! Spring into June and the summer for the New London Area Food Pantry. Stop&Shop at 155 Boston Post Road in Waterford has generously offered to donate $1 to our Pantry for each Bloomin' 4 Good Bouquet purchased. Thank you for thinking of us when you buy flowers during the month of June!

05/19/2026

Please note, the New London Food Pantry will be closed Monday. May 25th for Memorial Day. We will reopen on Thursday, May 28th at 9:30 AM.

Por favor, tenga en cuenta: el New London Food Pantry estará CERRADA el lunes 25 de mayo por el Día de los Caídos. Reabriremos el jueves 28 de mayo a las 9:30 de la mañana.

Tanpri sonje, New London Food Pantry a pral fèmen Lendi. 25 me pou Memorial Day. Nou pral relouvri Jedi 28 Me a 9:30 AM.

04/26/2026

It was a beautiful morning today as hundreds came to Dunkin Park in Hartford for the Connecticut Foodshare Walk Against Hunger.

There is still time ⏰to help your neighbors in need by donating to the Walk Against Hunger. Give a gift through May 8, 2026 by visiting www.ctfoodshare.org/walk .

04/24/2026

It was a fun day at the Pantry as we had the opportunity to celebrate a special birthday for Frances, one of our volunteers, who everyone knows in New London. Happy 85th Birthday Frances!!

04/05/2026

Happy Easter!!

03/30/2026

A message from the Department of Social Services regarding SNAP benefits.
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SNAP Rules Are Changing — Check Your Eligibility Today

SNAP eligibility rules are changing due to recent federal updates (H.R.1). These changes may affect your benefits or eligibility. We encourage all current and potential SNAP participants to review the new requirements and complete a quick eligibility check using the official DSS tool below.

- Recent federal changes may affect who qualifies for SNAP benefits.
- Some individuals may need to meet new requirements to keep benefits.
- Check your eligibility now to avoid interruptions in assistance.
- Use the official DSS pre-screening tool to see if you qualify.

Check your eligibility here:
https://portal.ct.gov/dss/snap/able-bodied-adults-without-dependents-or-abawds?language=en_US

Stay informed. Stay covered.

03/30/2026

Thank you very much to Maria’s Treasures of Taftville CT for their generous and ongoing support of our Pantry! Visit them when you can as you’ll likely leave with an unexpected treasure(s).

Maria's Treasures is a non-profit Thrift Store sustained by a community of volunteers and donors who provide quality used goods at affordable prices. All proceeds are used to address urgent needs of local individuals and families. See what treasures you'll find from their selection of furniture, household goods, clothing, collectibles, books, videos, records, and toys.

https://mariastreasuresct.wixsite.com/home

02/22/2026

Due to the snowstorm, we are closed Monday (2/23). We will reopen Thursday (2/26).

Debido a la tormenta de nieve, estamos cerrados el lunes (23/2). Reabriremos el jueves (26/2).

Akòz tanpèt la nèj, nou fèmen Lendi (2/23). Nou pral relouvri Jedi (2/26).

02/13/2026

For all our guests, the Pantry will be open Monday, February 16, 2026

Para todos nuestros invitados, la Despensa estará abierta el lunes 16 de febrero de 2026

Pou tout envite nou yo, gadmanje a ap louvri lendi 16 fevriye 2026