food insecurity

After extra COVID SNAP benefits ended in February, it did not take long for food pantries in Connecticut to see more people in need of help.

After extra COVID SNAP benefits ended in February, it did not take long for food pantries in Connecticut to see more people in need of help. “It puts a lot of pressure on us, in a sense, because we know the need is so great. It motivates us,” said Dina Sears-Graves, president and CEO of the United Way of Southeastern…

A concept called “Plate It Forward” created by a Southington residents allows you to buy a meal, pin it to the board, and let someone who needs it take it.

Families who relied on Supplemental SNAP for groceries during the pandemic will soon lose this assistance.  This program helped more than 42 million Americans across the country, but a number of states will be rolling back these payments.  As a result, CT Foodshare has seen an increase in people coming out to their mobile food trucks. However, the company’s...

Families who have relied on supplemental SNAP benefits for groceries will lose assistance and families and food assistance organizations are preparing for what that will mean in Connecticut.

Nearly 30 million Americans who got extra government help with grocery bills during the pandemic will soon see that aid shrink.

Making sure no Huskies go hungry – that’s the goal of a new initiative at each of UConn’s regional campuses. UConn’s Avery Point campus opened its “Husky Harvest” food pantry Wednesday which is now available for all students, teachers and staff. Food insecurity is an ongoing problem in Connecticut and to address that issue on some college campuses, Connecticut...

Connecticut Foodshare and UConn have partnered to address on-campus food insecurity. They opened a food pantry at UConn’s Avery Point campus Wednesday.

WECO Hospitality is a company in Connecticut re-imagining food service, brining fresh dishes crafted by chefs during the day to the doorstep in time for dinner. Customers pay whatever they think is fair for the service. Now, WECO is breaking the mold in a new way, giving three deserving families a free dinner every week of 2023. To two recipients,…

WECO Hospitality, a CT company reimagining how you think about food service, is bringing dishes crafted by chefs during the day to your doorstep for dinner.

The holiday requests for food donations may have passed, but the need for food is only growing.

The holiday requests for food donations may have passed, but the need for food is only growing. Local pantries are encouraging people to donate. Cheryl Ruscyk, the manager of St. Mark’s food pantry, is among thousands who at one point in her life, struggled to put food on the table.  Over the last year, she says she’s seen an...

Thanksgiving may be over, but the need for a meal continues on. Connecticut Foodshare announced an emergency expenditure of $500,000 for food purchases through the end of the year.

Food insecurity continues to be a problem in Connecticut and Foodshare is on a mission for the rest of the year to make sure no one goes without a meal. “We’ve had to go into our emergency reserves. We’ve had to go into our reserves to purchase food to to make sure we’re able to get our pantries through...

Hands On Hartford is a non-profit that works to address food insecurity and provide other neighborhood services. The food pantry supports hundreds of families each month and runs a pay-wat you can restaurant.

Many military families can’t afford food and other basic needs. The Department of Defense said it’s working to fix the problem.

Leah’s Polar Plunge is November 6th at Cedar Lake in Chester.

CREC Academy of Science and Innovation opened the doors to its first food pantry.

At CREC Academy of Science and Innovation, not only can students enjoy free and reduced breakfast, lunch and dinner, students now have access to food beyond school hours. The New Britain school opened the doors to its first food pantry Friday, a place for sixth to twelfth graders whenever they need. “A lot of kids need help, and they’re...

With the help of a donation from Stop & Shop, a new program will provide food items to New Britain students in need and their families.