LibGuides: Community Resources : Food

List of Hartford-area Food Pantries and Kitchens
We suggest you call these locations before going to be sure they are operating.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP

Rentschler Field Food Distribution

615 SILVER LANE, EAST HARTFORD, CT 06118

Foodshare’s food distribution at Rentschler Field will start back up again on Tuesday, January 12.

WINTER SCHEDULE

We will be distributing food on TUESDAYS starting on January, 12; with an end date to be determined.

NEW WINTER HOURS: 9:30 am – 1:00 pm

Address: 615 Silver Lane, East Hartford, CT 06118 – Silver Lane entrance; gates will close at 1:00 pm

One allocation of food per car to ensure that we have enough food for everyone.

In the event of winter weather check Foodshare’s social media as well as NBC-CT and FOX61 for schedule updates.

Rentschler Field Flyer
In English and En Espanol.

Food Resources

Foodshare
Foodshare’s food distribution at Rentschler Field will start back up again on Tuesday, January 12.
CT Department of Children and Families | Food Resources
Food pantries, assistance, and more information from the State of Connecticut.
CT Food Bank
Connecticut Food Bank is committed to alleviating hunger in Connecticut by providing food resources, raising awareness of the challenges of hunger, and advocating for people who need help meeting basic needs.
Food - 211 Resources
Comprehensive, up-to-date information on emergency food and other programs and services.

Foodshare is the largest anti-hunger organization in the Greater Hartford area. They connect surplus food to those who struggle with food insecurity through a network of 280 food pantries, meal programs, and Mobile Foodshare sites.

Food Store Study

Purpose:

The survey is about food stores and restaurants in one’s neighborhood, the survey results are to help improve food access throughout Hartford.

Who should Answer the Survey:

ONLY Residents ages 18 and older in the following neighborhoods –
North Hartford Promise Zone (Northeast, Upper Albany, and Clay Arsenal neighborhoods), and
Asylum Hill, Frog Hollow, and Barry Square neighborhoods

Who to Call – to respond to the 15 minute survey:

To participate, please call Migdalia Texidor at 860-527-0856 ext. 1241.

Thank You provided:

Eligible participants will receive an Amazon gift card after completing the survey, which will take about 15 minutes.

For general questions, contact Dr. Kristen Cooksey Stowers at 860-380-1208 or kristen.cooksey@uconn.edu