18 Food Assistance in Connecticut — Free Help
18 verified food assistance resources in Connecticut. Find free counseling, crisis support, sliding-scale therapy, substance use treatment, and community…
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- Connecticut 211 - Food Assistance Referrals — Food Assistance in Connecticut — 211 — Dial 2-1-1 free from anywhere in Connecticut to be referred to the food pantries, soup kitchens, and meal programs nearest you, and for help with housing, utili
- Connecticut EBT Card Customer Service — Food Assistance in Connecticut — 888-328-2666 — Customer-service line for the Connecticut EBT card used for SNAP food benefits, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call to check your balance, change your PIN,
- Connecticut Food Bank — Food Assistance in East Haven, Connecticut — (203) 469-5000
- Connecticut Foodshare — Food Assistance in Wallingford, Connecticut — (203) 469-5000 — Member food bank of the Feeding America national network — the largest U.S. hunger-relief organization, comprising 198 regional food banks that distribute meals
- Connecticut Foodshare (Fairfield County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Connecticut — 203-469-5000 — Regional food bank in the Connecticut Foodshare statewide network responsible for Fairfield County. The food bank is based in Wallingford and serves 8 counties
- Connecticut Foodshare (Hartford County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Connecticut — 203-469-5000 — Regional food bank in the Connecticut Foodshare statewide network responsible for Hartford County. The food bank is based in Wallingford and serves 8 counties —
- Connecticut Foodshare (Litchfield County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Connecticut — 203-469-5000 — Regional food bank in the Connecticut Foodshare statewide network responsible for Litchfield County. The food bank is based in Wallingford and serves 8 counties
- Connecticut Foodshare (Middlesex County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Connecticut — 203-469-5000 — Regional food bank in the Connecticut Foodshare statewide network responsible for Middlesex County. The food bank is based in Wallingford and serves 8 counties
- Connecticut Foodshare (New London County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Connecticut — 203-469-5000 — Regional food bank in the Connecticut Foodshare statewide network responsible for New London County. The food bank is based in Wallingford and serves 8 counties
- Connecticut Foodshare (Tolland County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Connecticut — 203-469-5000 — Regional food bank in the Connecticut Foodshare statewide network responsible for Tolland County. The food bank is based in Wallingford and serves 8 counties —
- Connecticut Foodshare (Windham County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Connecticut — 203-469-5000 — Regional food bank in the Connecticut Foodshare statewide network responsible for Windham County. The food bank is based in Wallingford and serves 8 counties —
- Connecticut SNAP — DSS Benefits Center — Food Assistance in Connecticut — 855-626-6632 — Statewide line to apply for SNAP food benefits in Connecticut and to ask about an existing case through the Department of Social Services. Press 2 for Spanish.
- Connecticut School and Summer Meals — Food Assistance in Connecticut — 860-807-2050 — The State Department of Education's Bureau of Child Nutrition Programs runs free and reduced-price school breakfast and lunch during the school year, and the Su
- Connecticut WIC Program (Women, Infants & Children) — Food Assistance in Connecticut — 800-741-2142 — WIC gives free healthy food, infant formula, breastfeeding support, and nutrition advice to pregnant women, new mothers, and children under five who qualify. Ca
- Feeding America - Connecticut Food Banks — Food Assistance in Connecticut — (800) 771-2303
- Feeding America - Connecticut Food Banks — Food Assistance in Bridgeport, Connecticut — (800) 771-2303
- The Salvation Army Bridgeport Corps — Food Assistance in Bridgeport, Connecticut — 203-334-0995 — Salvation Army corps community center in downtown Bridgeport offering emergency food help — a food pantry and meals — plus referrals for rent, utility, and othe
- The Salvation Army Bridgeport Corps — Food Assistance in Bridgeport, Connecticut — 203-334-0995
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Frequently asked questions
How many food assistance resources are available in Connecticut?
OneClickMentalHealth lists verified food assistance resources across Connecticut. The full count and current listings are shown above. New providers are added and verified on an ongoing basis.
Are these food assistance services free?
Most listings on OneClickMentalHealth are free or low-cost. Each resource page shows pricing or fee structure when known. Many providers offer sliding-scale fees based on income, accept Medicaid, or are funded by federal, state, or county programs.
How do I know if I'm eligible?
Eligibility varies by provider — common factors include income, insurance, residency, age, and the type of service needed. Call the listed phone number; most intake staff can tell you in a few minutes whether you qualify and what to bring.
What if I'm in crisis right now?
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support in English and Spanish (Spanish: press 2). Veterans can press 1.
Do these services accept insurance or Medicaid?
Many do. Open any resource page to see accepted insurance plans when reported, or call to confirm. If you don't have insurance, ask about sliding-scale fees, charity care, or county-funded programs — many providers serve uninsured patients.
Can I get help in a language other than English?
Yes — many resources offer services in Spanish, and several support Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Tagalog, Arabic, or French. Use the language filter, or call 988 (press 2 for Spanish, or use 988lifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/ for more options).
In crisis? Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (free, 24/7, confidential, English and Spanish). Veterans press 1. For LGBTQ+ youth, call 988 then press 3. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.