Nearly 14% in Connecticut are hungry

Nearly half a million Connecticut residents don't always know where their next meal is coming from, including more than 155,000 children.  Learn more >>>

Working families struggle with poverty

Haydee Lombard of Monroe left her job to raise her grandson after her daughter passed away. Now looking for work, she and her husband struggle to make ends meet.  Her story is included in a recent newspaper article about poverty in Fairfield County. You can read her story here >>>

Last chance to Walk Against Hunger!

Sponsor a Walk team, or form one of your own for New Haven this weekend, or in Waterbury or Norwich on May 18. Watch the fun had by all in Bridgeport on April 27!

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Two ways to Give Local May 6 & 7

Connecticut Food Bank is participating in a National Online Giving Event to help feed more hungry families. There are two ways for you to give locally in Connecticut to help your hungry neighbors.  Learn more »

Calling all local gardeners and farmers

Gardeners, farmers, schools, places of worship, youth and community groups, and businesses can make a difference by adding a row of seedbeds, or donating their surplus produce to Connecticut Food Bank and other local feeding programs.

Our Farm-to- Pantry program is currently on track for a 65% increase in the amount of fresh produce donated by local farmers this growing season. Local growers are partnering with feeding programs, as well as allowing us to glean their fields and orchards for healthy, nutritious food.  Learn more >