Food Drive

Hunger Action Month

Join us in the fight against hunger September 14 - October 3.

Here's how you can get involved:

Donate Non-Perishable Items: Bring canned goods, pasta, rice, and other unexpired food items to any of our branches during regular business hours. For a full list of items needed, please see below.
Spread the Word: Whether by word-of-mouth or social media, share our food drive details with your friends, family, and neighbors. The more people we reach, the greater our impact.

Thank you for your continued support and generosity!

BETHEL

Bethel Community Food Pantry

Items Needed:

Canned vegetables, soup, beans & fruit
Coffee
Cereal
Rice
Pasta
Macaroni & cheese
Spaghetti sauce
Salad dressing
Condiments
Crackers
Shampoo & conditioner
Body wash
Lotion
Hand soap
Laundry essentials
Cleaning products

BRIDGEPORT

Bridgeport Rescue Mission

Items Needed:

Shelf-stable milk
Bagged beans
Cereal
Rice
Macaroni & cheese
Ramen
Pasta
Pasta sauce
Peanut butter
Jelly (no glass)
Condiments
Tuna
Canned meats
Toiletries
Hygiene products

BROOKFIELD

Brookfield Food Pantry

Items Needed:

Cereal
Coffee & tea
Canned goods (soup, beans, ravioli, chili & meats)
Macaroni & cheese
Pasta sauces
Cooking oil
Condiments & salad dressing
Pudding
Paper products
Toilet paper
Feminine hygiene products
Dish detergent
Toiletries

DANBURY

Community Action Agency

Items Needed:

Gravy
Cake mix/frosting
Cranberry sauce
Mashed potato packs
Canned pumpkin
Stuffing
Corn bread
Cereal
Oatmeal
Peanut butter & jelly
Pasta
Tuna
Soup/stew
Diapers & wipes

MONROE

Monroe Food Pantry

Items Needed:

Beans
Canned fruits & vegetables
Soup & broth
Rice
Pasta & sauce
Condiments
Jelly
Bars and lunch snacks
Juice
Cereal
Pancake mix & syrup
Cooking oil
Baking supplies - sugar & flour
Salad dressing
Coffee, tea & hot chocolate
Cleaning supplies
Toiletries
Feminine hygiene products

NEWTOWN

F.A.I.T.H. Food Pantry

Items Needed:

Cake mix & frosting
Cookie, muffin, & pancake mixes
Crushed & diced tomatoes
Cannellini beans
Evaporated milk
Juice boxes
Small spices
Elbow macaroni
Taco shells
Tea / lemonade
Dog food (small dry or canned wet)
Tissues
Feminine hygiene products
Toothbrushes
Soap
Toliet bowl cleaner
Lysol spray

OXFORD

Seymour-Oxford Food Bank

Items Needed:

Soup
Pasta & sauce
Macaroni & cheese
Chef Boyardee
Canned meats
Pancake mix & syrup
Fruit squeeze packs
Pudding cups
Instant potatoes
Popcorn
Protein bars
Salad dressing
Coffee
Juice boxes
Feminine hygiene products
Deodorant
Paper products
Toiletries

SHELTON

Spooner House

Items Needed:

Canned/powdered milk
Canned soups, stews & chili
Canned chicken, tuna & spam
Peanut butter & jelly
Applesauce
Rice
Pasta
Baked beans
Canned vegetables & fruits
Cereal & oatmeal
Pancake mix & syrup
Snacks (crackers & goldfish)
Condiments
Coffee & tea
Juice
Salt & sugar
Toilet paper & paper towels
Aluminum foil
Ziplock bags

SOUTHBURY

Southbury Food Bank

Items Needed:

Pudding cups (4 pack)
Bottled juice
Condiments (mayonnaise & ketchup)
Jelly
Canned hash, mushrooms, olives, asparagus, & pineapple
Soups & beef stew
Pasta & sauce
Gluten-free items
Sugar-free items
Snack items
Salad dressing
Paper products
Toiletries
Feminine hygiene products
Shampoo/conditioner
Razors & shaving cream

TRUMBULL

Trumbull Food Pantry

Items Needed:

Applesauce & fruit cups
Raisins & dried fruit
Nut-free trail mix
Pudding & jello cups
Roasted chickpeas
Beef jerky & meat sticks
Shelf-stable cheese snacks & milk boxes
Coffee & tea
Hot/cold cereal
Canned fruit
Pancake mix & syrup
Tomato sauce
Juice & juice boxes
Peanut butter & jelly
Laundry detergent
Dish soap
Hygiene products
Tissues & napkins
Gluten-free products

WOODBURY

Woodbury Food Bank

Items Needed:

Instant mashed potatoes
Boxes of stuffing
Jars of turkey gravy
Canned yams, cranberry sauce & fruit pie filling
Pie crust mix
French’s fried onions
Canned soup, chowder, stews, & broths
Rice
Pasta sauce
Shelf-stable milk & juice
Peanut butter
Canned protein
Pancake mix
Cereal & oatmeal
Coffee & tea
Condiments