Rep. Pizzuto Shares Food Pantry Resource Information
Key Takeaways
- Rep. Pizzuto shares updated food pantry locations and operating hours for local families
- Provides eligibility details and contact information to streamline access to emergency food aid
- Encourages community support and volunteerism to bolster local food assistance networks
SNAP benefits could be impacted by the ongoing federal government shut down. House Minority Leader Vin Candelora has proposed using funding from Connecticut's $4.3 billion dollar Rainy Day Fund to assist families during this lapse, an immediate solution that I also support. The Rainy Day Fund is meant for this type of emergency.
In the meantime, a listing of local food pantries can be found at 211ct.org or at CT Foodshare. These pantries are working to make sure every family has what they need, especially given the current circumstances, and the lead up to the holidays.
If you’re able to, please consider donating nonperishable items, grocery store gift cards, or your time to help these local pantries.
The state Department of Social Services has useful SNAP information on their website.
Pantries in our Area
Middlebury Food Bank
Operated by Middlebury Social Services. Food Bank available Monday through Friday, 9am to 1pm. Call the office for more information. 203 577-4166.
Waterbury
There are many church-based food pantries available in Waterbury. CT Food Bank runs Mobile food pantries and has multiple locations. The Salvation Army Food Distribution Center is located at 74 Central Avenue and open to all: M, W, F: 9am-12pm. A complete list of locations and hours for food pantries in Waterbury can be found here.