Essential Community Resources
Find local food pantries, basic needs and emergency assistance available throughout northeastern Connecticut.
We’re Here to Help
Many families across Connecticut continue to face challenges, regarding SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits. Should you or someone you know need support, local food pantries and community meal programs are available to help. We have gathered local and statewide resources to help ensure access to food, utility assistance, and other emergency services during this time.
Use the table below to find programs, assistance links, and contact information for local service providers.
Local Community Resources
Find local resources, food programs, and essential services for Connecticut residents.
Local Food Pantry Locator:
Find Food Pantries on 211CTLocal Soup Kitchens:
Find Soup Kitchens on 211CTConnecticut Foodshare’s Mobile Pantry:
View Mobile Pantry ScheduleMobile Pantry FAQs:
Read FAQsMobile Food Pantry – NE CT Locations:
- Plainfield – View Schedule
- Putnam – View Schedule
- Mansfield – View Schedule
- Willimantic/Windham – View Schedule
- Columbia – View Schedule
- Stafford – View Schedule
Find help with needs beyond food: housing, education, healthcare, and more
Connecticut Foodshare's Help Beyond FoodFood options, veterans, children & families, older adults, health care, emergency housing, and more:
Visit 211 CTStay Informed:
View the latest updatesApply for SNAP Benefits
Note: Accepting applications, but please note that SNAP benefits are not anticipated to be issued in November.
Apply Online | Call: 860-856-HELP (4357) ¡Hablamos Español!
New Food Stamp Eligibility (Starting November 2025):
Do you qualify for SNAP under the new guidelines?
A new federal law called H.R.1, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, is changing the rules about SNAP benefits. Find out if the new SNAP rules apply to you.
To determine if you qualify for SNAP benefits under the new guidelines, please fill out the SNAP Pre-Screener:
Know Your Rights: Five Things Parents Detained by ICE Should Know
Parents have a right to make decisions about the care and safety of their children, even while in ICE custody—which is why the National Immigration Law Center and Center for Law and Social Policy developed this resource for immigrant parents. It details the rights that parents have while being apprehended and detained by ICE to ensure that parents have a say in protecting their children and keeping them safe.
Here are five things for parents to know about the policy:
You have the right to make decisions about the care and custody of your child at the time of arrest.
You have the right to be kept near your child and stay in touch with them while detained.
- You can ask for help in most detention centers to help you make plans for your children.
- You can be part of your child’s welfare court case while you are in ICE detention.
You can decide whether your child will remain in the U.S. and make alternative care arrangements.
Legal Disclaimer: This resource provides general information. It is not legal advice specific to your situation. To find an immigration attorney, you can search for legal services by zip code by visiting the National Immigration Legal Services Directory.
For further information, download these resources in English & Spanish.
