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
