As the weather gets colder and the holidays approach, many families in our community will be in need of food, holiday baskets, and even coats. With this in mind, we have complied a list of local organizations where a needy person may find food and other necessities. In the United States of America, 1 in 5 children will go to bed hungry tonight. If you're not in need of these services, please consider donating to help other families. Contact phone numbers are included.
Southend Community Center:
19 Bates Street, Stratford (203)377-0689
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The SECC food pantry is open to Stratford residents Wednesdays during the hours of 9:15 am to 11:45 am. The pantry is closed the first Wednesday of every month. SECC asks for photo ID and proof of residency. Emergency food services are available for SNAP recipients with a referral. The SECC also offers a Coat Closet October - March call for details.
First Baptist Church of Straford:
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105 Hamilton Ave. Stratford (203)377-1441
The pantry is opened the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Saturday of the month 10:00am-12:00pm. The First Baptist Church services anyone regardless of Stratford residency. They ask that you call for an appointment.
First Haitian Evangelical:
1192 Stratford Ave. Stratford (203)274-1088
The pantry is opened to anyone regardless of Stratford residency and can be visited by walk-in on Fridays from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
St. James Roman Catholic Church:
2110 Main St. Stratford (203)375-5887
The St. James pantry is open for walk-ins Wednesdays from 10am to noon or you can call for an appointment, no Stratford residency required. St. James also offers Thanksgiving baskets. Call for more information.
Sterling House Community Center:
2283 Main St. Stratford (203)378-2606
The Sterling House Community Center offers a food pantry, Diaper Bank, personal care items, Paws Program (for pet food), Thanksgiving turkeys and baskets, and Holiday gifts. They ask you call first and require Stratford residency. You need to bring a vaild photo ID, proof of income, and proof of address. The food pantry is opened Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday's 1-3pm, and again on Wednesdays 5-7pm . Please call for more information.
The Shepherds Pantry:
Stratford Baptist Church
131 Huntington Road Stratford (203)375-7768
This food pantry is opened to Stratford residents every Tuesday from 12:30pm-1:30pm. Two forms of ID and address verification are needed.
Friendship Baptist Church:
235 Albert Ave. Stratford (203)375-9911
The pantry is opened to anyone in need regardless of Stratford residency. You can visit the pantry on Fridays from noon to 1:30 p.m.
This information, along with more information for families in need can be found by calling 2-1-1 or visiting their website here. We hope you found this information useful. Please consider donating to a local charity near you today.
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