Food Pantry

SCA Has Two Food Pantries to Support Those Experiencing Food Insecurity

In our indoor food pantry, SCA maintains a variety of food, personal care products and cleaning supplies for Suffield residents in need. Pet food is also available. In the summer months, fresh vegetables from the SCA garden are available as well. Applicants are screened for eligibility, and appointments are scheduled between the hours of 8:00 – 3:30 Monday through Friday. Eligible residents are able to visit the Food Pantry once per month unless otherwise approved by SCA staff. For residents that are not able to come to our location, food deliveries are available.

Grab-and-Go” Mini Food Pantry

Just outside the SCA door, this resource is available to any resident needing urgent food assistance at any time of day.

If you would like to donate items to the Food Pantry a list of needed items can be found here.

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If you would like to donate items to the Food Pantry a list of needed items can be found here

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Other Food Resources

SNAP

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as Food Stamps, helps low-income individuals and families afford the cost of food at grocery stores and farmers’ markets. You can apply for these benefits by completing the application online here. SCA Staff can help with the application as well.

Loaves & Fishes

Enfield Loaves and Fishes is a Local Area Soup Kitchen providing hospitality to all those in need by offering meals, aid, and companionship at no charge. Meals are served starting at 4:00 pm Sunday through Friday and Saturday starting at 11:00 am. https://enfieldloavesandfishes.org

Asnuntuck CT Community College Food Pantry

For registered students to receive food assistance in a safe and welcoming environment. https://asnuntuck.edu/student-resources/food-pantry/

Pauline’s Stock Pot Kitchen

located at Wesley United Methodist Church, 55 North Main Street, East Windsor. Meals are served every Friday from 5:00pm to 6:30pm. All are welcome! There are no restrictions in terms of income or residency. http://fcceastwindsor.com/?page_id=541

Mobile Foodshare

Mobile Foodshare is a pantry-on-wheels that brings fresh produce and other food to our neighbors in need at community sites throughout Hartford and Tolland counties. The program increases access to healthy food and nutrition throughout the region serving an average of 16,000 visitors each month. Mobile Foodshare is at the West Suffield Congregational Church, 1408 Mountain Road, Suffield/West Suffield, CT Every other Tuesday from 1:15 – 1:45 PM. For the schedule, check this link

(WIC) Woman and Infants Nutrition

Special Supplemental Nutrition Program that serves to safeguard the health of low-income women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk. Nutritious Foods: Once you are determined to be eligible for the WIC program; you will receive vouchers for nutritious foods for diet supplementation. These vouchers can be used at your local grocery store or pharmacy. WIC foods include infant cereal, baby food; iron fortified adult cereal, fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs milk, cheese, peanut butter, dried and canned beans/peas, canned fish whole grains and more. https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/WIC/WIC

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Food Pantry

SCA Has Two Food Pantries to Support Those Experiencing Food Insecurity

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Other Food Resources

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