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Updated October 21, 2025 • 12 min read • 2,490 words
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Free food pantries and groceries Fairfield County Connecticut.

Find free food pantries, soup kitchens and social service programs in Fairfield County Connecticut that giveaway free groceries, food boxes, perishable items, and more to low income families and people with no money. There is help today for senior citizens, the disabled, working poor, the unemployed and anyone who needs help. Locate free food pantries near you in Fairfield County CT. Find ways to get assistance from a free food bank, pantry or soup kitchen near you. Locate phone numbers, information on drive thrus or free pet food distribution of the leading food banks and pantries in Bridgeport, Stamford, and Fairfield County. There is also a phone number at the bottom of the page for other free food or grocery programs that may be open daily. The pantries will offer food, surplus government commodities, cheese, bread, groceries, and more to anyone who needs assistance in the community. Many of the locations can even offer other forms of support, such as baby formula, free diapers, Ensure for seniors, and case management. Some of the Fairfield Connecticut food pantries can also help people apply for government assistance, such as WIC and food stamps. Or they give out free supplies to low-income families, and learn more on free stuff from the government for the low-income . While resources are limited, the non-profit organizations and government programs listed below will do what they can to assist. If a location is not near you, or they can’t help, then they will usually offer referrals to other local food pantries open today or charities.

Food pantries that giveaway free grocery boxes in Fairfield County CT

Town Of Bethel Social Services

One School Street, Bethel, Connecticut 06801-0253. Phone - (203) 794-8537 Dial for food, public aid, or information on other social services and government assistance programs. They help with applications to SNAP food stamps, cash assistance and other benefits.

Saint Thomas Episcopal Church Food Pantry

Address - 95 Greenwood Avenue, Bethel, CT 06801. Telephone - (203) 743-1494

Bethel Memorial Deliverance Church

1242 State St, Bridgeport, CT 06605. Phone: (203) 612-7366

Bridgeport Rescue Mission

725 Park Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604. Phone - (203) 333-4087

  • focus is on the homeless and very low income. This Fairfield group will also usually offer job training, personal hygiene items, and other support.

Bridgeport Tabernacle

717 Clinton Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604. Call (203) 522-8582 Salvation Army food programs Fairfield County There are multiple Salvation Army locations. They have a free food pantry, social; services offices, and seasonal support. Qualified low-income families and elderly people in Fairfield County will get groceries, hot meals, rice, bread, personal toiletries and household supplies. The food pantries also give out fruits, vegetables, dairy products and serve free Thanksgiving and Christmas meals. Locations are below, or locate more Salvation Army Fairfield County assistance programs . Salvation Army - Stamford Corps Community Center - Address - 198 Selleck Street, Stamford, CT 06902. Call (203) 359-2320 Salvation Army - Norwalk Corps Community Center - 14 Byington Place, Norwalk, Connecticut 06850. Telephone number - (203) 866-2125. Numerous services offered. Help with bills, rent, food, and more. Salvation Army - Bridgeport Corps Community Center - 30 Elm Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604. Call the branch at (203) 334-0995. The Salvation Army in Fairfield County offers many forms of assistance and case management. Among them including free food, Christmas and Thanksgiving meals and gifts, toys, and a thrift store. Some funds can be used to pay bills, rent, or other expenses too. Salvation Army - Danbury Corps Community Center - 15 Foster Street, Danbury, CT 06810. Call (203) 792-7505

City Of Bridgeport Health And Social Services

Address - 752 E Main St, Bridgeport, CT 06608. Phone: (203) 576-8247

Calvary Saint George's Food Pantry And Soup Kitchen

755 Clinton Avenue, Bridgeport, Connecticut 06604. Telephone - (203) 333-5116 Offers free hot and cold meals to the homeless and people classified as poverty.

Park City Initiative Corp.

Address: 4 Worth St, Bridgeport, CT 06604. Phone: (203) 873-0260 Programs include an emergency food pantry for Fairfield County as well as other resources, such as SNAP Outreach Program, wellness or cooking classes, a backpack programs for kids and USDA applications. Get beans, soup, peanut butter and other grocery items as well as details on coupon programs and more. Find free printable coupons for shopping .

Schilo French Seventh-Day Adventist Church

Address: 977 Hope St, Stamford, CT 06907. Phone: (203) 293-8256 There is a Schilo Food Pantry Program.

FHECS Food Pantry

Address: 1192 Stratford Ave, Stratford, CT 06615. Call Phone: (203) 274-1088

Spanish Seventh Day

  • free Food Distribution Center is at 980 Sylvan Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06606. Dial (203) 372-4633

Catholic Charities

There is assistance for the community. A focus is on single mothers or women facing DV, immigrant and asylum seekers. Free food, clothes, meals, and other support, including financial, is provided. All applications are in other languages too, including Spanish. More on

Catholic Charities Fairfield County

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Neighbor To Neighbor

Address: 248 E Putnam Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830. Phone: (203) 622-9208

United Congregational Church - Nourish Bridgeport

Address: 2200 North Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604. Main phone: (203) 335-3107

  • free food pantry and soup kitchen are on site. Get baby formula, shelf stable food, canned meat or fruit, and other supplies. There will also be free personal hygiene supplies like soap, laundry detergent, toilet paper and more.

Cesar Batalla Family Resource Center

Address of pantry is 606 Howard Avenue, Bridgeport, Connecticut 06605. Dial (203) 579-8526 Stamford senior center Address: 888 Washington Blvd 5th floor, Stamford, CT 06901. Phone: (203) 977-5151 They have a free cafe for seniors or disabled adults. Free hot lunches or dinners, with holiday meals too at Easter, Thanksgiving or Christmas. Get meats, sandwiches, and other support. They also help seniors in Fairfield County access government benefits, whether CSFP commodities (break, milk, cheese, etc.) or Ensure or Boost supplements.

Elayne and James Schoke Jewish Family Service of Fairfield County

Address: 196 Greyrock Pl, Stamford, CT 06901. Phone: (203) 921-4161 Appointments are needed to use the free food pantry. Anther Jewish Federation, Jewish Family Service is at 69 Kenosia Avenue, Danbury, Connecticut 06810. Call 203-267-3177 or (203) 794-1818. A number of social services are offered in Fairfield County and CT. Free food to people of all faiths, with Meals on Wheels for seniors. There are also Kosher items, frozen meals, vitamins, and USDA approved programs.

Christian Revival Church

441 Bishop Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06610. Dial the food pantry at (203) 367-4998

Daughters Of Charity Of The Most Precious Blood Rescue Mission

1490 North Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604. Call (203) 334-7000 for information and hours.

Faith Outreach Food Pantry

  • Bond St, Bridgeport, CT 06610. Phone: (203) 330-1023

In addition to groceries, breads, meats and frozen foods the center may have holiday assistance. They also try to coordinate home delivered meals.

Iglesia Pentecostal El Olivar Food Pantry

510 Summit St, Bridgeport, CT 06606. Call (203) 913-1417

Bishop Jean Willimas Food Pantry - Portuguese Seventh Day Adventist

470 Laurel Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06607. Call (203) 522-0304 Emergency food boxes are distributed. In addition, children and students may get snacks and lunches are served as resources allow.

Re-Entry Ministry Pantry

  • Holly St, Bridgeport, CT 06607. Phone - (203) 368-4018

The Cathedral Parish

Address: 170 Thompson St, Bridgeport, CT 06604. Call (203) 368-6777

  • ear round, drive thru food pantry is available from the charity. There are also free holiday food baskets, including for single moms and low-income adults.

Saint Augustine Cathedral Food Pantry - The Cathedral Parish

359 Washington Avenue, Bridgeport, Connecticut 06604-3826. Telephone - (203) 368-6777 People of all backgrounds can get meals, support, counseling, and free or low cost food boxes and perishable items.

Saint Charles Church Urban House

Main address - 1279 East Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06608. Call (203) 367-1489 Vouchers for groceries and canned goods are offered. Bags of food may be passed out to the needy. Please donate if you can. Saint John's Episcopal Church – Bridgeport Saint John's Episcopal Church - Bridgeport Family Center 1067 Park Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604. Call (203) 335-2999

Saint Luke and Saint Paul's Episcopal Church Food Center

598 Kossuth Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut 06608. Call (203) 367-7009

Setting Captives Free Ministries

  • Wood Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06605. Phone: (475) 312-9325

As the name indicates, free food, groceries, and other aid offered. Summerfield United Methodist Church - Light On The Hill Food Pantry 110 Clermont Avenue, Bridgeport, Connecticut 06610-2911. Call - (203) 367-8783 There is another Light On The Hill Food Pantry. Groceries, food boxes, case management and other social services are offered. The location is the Thomas Merton Center. Food pantry address - 43 Madison Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604. Dial (203) 367-9036

Saint Stephen's Food Pantry - Universe Church Of God

Church Address -43 Madison Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604. Phone: (203) 367-9036. Stop by the location for help.

Town Of Brookfield Social Services/ Municipal Agent For Elderly

100 Pocono Road, Brookfield, CT 06804. Call (203) 775-7312

First Assembly Of God Food Pantry

133 Junction Road, Brookfield, CT 06804. Telephone - (203) 775-5191

Community Action Committee Of Danbury (CACD)

Location is 78 Triangle St, Danbury, CT 06810. Phone - (203) 744-4700 The non-profit is a poverty fighting organization. Get information on public assistance as well as free supplies for low-income families. There may be items such as food, toiletries, laundry detergent, diapers, cereal, and other groceries. Or learn about budgeting, saving money when food shopping and other resources.

Interfaith Aids Ministry Of Greater Danbury

  • Main St, Danbury, CT 06810. Call (203) 748-4077

New Hope Baptist Church

  • Dr Aaron B Samuels Blvd, Danbury, CT 06810. Call (203) 748-5461

Saint James Episcopal Church Daily Bread Ecumenical Food Pantry

  • West Street, Danbury, Connecticut 06810. Call (203) 748-3561 for hours of distribution.

Town Of Monroe Social Services

Town office address - 7 Fan Hill Road, Monroe, Connecticut 06468-1823. Call (203) 452-3770 or (203) 452-2800 for hours and information. Distributes food and information.

Town Of New Canaan Human Services Department

Address - 61 Main Street, New Canaan, Connecticut 06840. Call (203) 594-3076 Town offices are always a great place for help in Fairfield County. Apply for WIC, food stamps, and get general guidance and advice. They help people get an EBT card, offer free school lunch applications for students and work to help seniors, the disabled, and less fortunate.

Town Of New Fairfield Social Services

  • Brush Hill Road, New Fairfield, CT 06812-2619. Call (203) 312-5669

Town Of Newtown Municipal Agent For The Elderly/Social Services

  • Trades Ln, Newtown, CT 06470. Dial (203) 270-4330

Mid-Fairfield Aids Project

618 West Ave, Norwalk, CT 06850. Telephone - (203) 855-9535

Norwalk Emergency Shelter - Manna House Of Hospitality Open Doors

  • free Food Pantry And Soup Kitchen is at 4 Merritt Street, Norwalk, CT 06854. Call (203) 866-1057

Hot meals, lunches, and food boxes are all offered. Also learn about government programs, including housing and surplus food items/commodities.

Saint Philip Church Food Pantry - One Father Conlon Place

  • Father Conlon Pl, Norwalk, CT 06851. Phone - (203) 847-4549

Saint Vincent De Paul Society – Norwalk - St. Thomas Apostle Church 203 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06855. Dial (203) 866-1644 Another charity program that offers many forms of monetary assistance, and non-financial, such as food boxes, fruits, breads, meals. They can refer families and individuals to local Connecticut and federal government assistance programs too.

Town Of Redding Social Services - Community Center

  • Lonetown Road, Redding, CT 06875-1118. Call (203) 938-3580

Dial to speak to a town representative. Learn about the various food and general assistance programs offered to the low income, seniors, and others who need help.

Town Of Ridgefield Social Services

Address - 400 Main Street, Ridgefield, Connecticut 06877-4699. Dial (203) 431-2777

Area Congregations Together

  • Todd Road, Shelton, CT 06484. Telephone - (203) 225-0453

Faith Tabernacle Church

  • Grove Street, Stamford, Connecticut 06901. Dial the pantry at (203) 348-8755

Good Samaritan Church Food Pantry

  • Church St, Stamford, CT 06906. Phone: (201) 993-6937

Haitian American Catholic Center

  • Hope St, Stamford, CT 06906. Phone - (203) 406-0343

New Covenant House Of Hospitality

174 Richmond Hill Ave, Stamford, CT 06902. Phone - (203) 964-8228

Zion Lutheran Church Food Pantry

132 Glenbrook Road, Stamford, CT 06902. Phone - (203) 327-7751 Distribution includes Tomato sauce, free dog or cat food for seniors, Shelf Stable or Dry Milk, muffin mix and both fresh or non-perishable groceries.

First Baptist Church Of Stratford Agape

1301 Stratford Ave, Stratford, CT 06615. Phone: (203) 377-1441

Friendship Baptist Church Food Pantry

Food pantry location - 235 Albert Avenue, Stratford, CT 06614. Call (203) 375-9911 Call for free groceries, food, and meals.

Saint James Roman Catholic Church

2070 Main St, Stratford, CT 06615. Food bank phone number is (203) 375-5887

South End Community Food

  • Bates Street, Stratford, CT 06615. Telephone number - (203) 377-0689

Baby formula, meals, diapers, and special holiday baskets all may be offered in Fairfield.

Sterling House Community Center

2283 Main Street, Stratford, Connecticut 06615. Dial (203) 378-2606 Various resources are offered, including, but not limited to, referrals, clothing, free or low cost groceries and food, and case management.

Stratford Baptist Church Food Pantry - The Shepherd's Pantry

131 Huntington Road, Stratford, Connecticut 06614. Dial (203) 375-7768

Town Of South End Community Center

  • Bates Street, Stratford, CT 06615. Dial (203) 377-0689

Community centers offer food and other aid.

Town Of Trumbull Social Services

  • Priscilla Place, Trumbull, CT 06611. Dial (203) 452-5198

Case managers can help residents apply for food stamps and other assistance. In addition, learn about government programs such as Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP).

Town Of Weston Social Services

Address - 56 Norfield Rd, Weston, CT 06883. Phone - (203) 222-2663

Town Of Westport Human Services Department

110 Myrtle Avenue, Westport, Connecticut 06880-3513. Phone: (203) 341-1090

Additional free food programs near you in Fairfield County

To find other food banks and soup kitchens that may be near you in Fairfield County Connecticut dial 203.469.5000. There are also public assistance programs such as SNAP food stamps, USDA school lunches or breakfast for kids, WIC vouchers and more.

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