Danbury Community Food Resource Hub
Find food assistance, explore local organizations, and connect with programs that support food security.
Food insecurity occurs when people do not have reliable access to enough nutritious food for an active, healthy life. It can affect individuals and families for many reasons, including low wages, rising living costs, unemployment, health challenges, and barriers to accessing assistance.
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This community resource hub was created to highlight the organizations, programs, and community supports working to address food insecurity in Danbury, Connecticut. Whether you are looking for food assistance for yourself or your family, supporting a client, or learning about community needs, this page can help you identify available resources.
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Use the interactive map below to explore food pantries, meal programs, and other community-based resources throughout Danbury.
Each marker provides information about a resource’s location and services. Before visiting, contact the organization or check its website to confirm current hours, eligibility requirements, availability, and any necessary documentation.
Local Food Assistance Resources
Danbury has a network of nonprofit organizations and community partners working to increase access to food. The following organizations offer starting points for finding assistance. (Click the drop down arrow to learn more about each resource)
Resource information should be verified before use. Programs, hours, and eligibility requirements may change.
Daily Bread Food Pantry
Provides free food through its community pantry. Appointments are required, and eligibility requirements may apply.
Dorothy Day Hospitality House
Provides community meals and other basic-needs support for people experiencing hardship.
Website: https://www.dorothydaydanbury.org/
Community Action Agency of Western Connecticut
Offers a food pantry for eligible households and other assistance programs that can help address financial barriers affecting food security.
Website: https://caawc.org/
The Salvation Army of Danbury
A community organization offering food assistance and other supportive services. Contact the organization to confirm current pantry availability and requirements.
Jericho Partnership
Supports Danbury children and families through community programs, including food assistance initiatives for families and school-age children.
Website: https://www.jerichopartnership.org/
Association of Religious Communities (ARC)
A community nonprofit whose services include Comida Food Pantry and other support programs.
Website: https://www.arcforpeace.org/
Hillside Food Outreach
Home-delivered groceries, nutrition-focused food assistance, and support for individuals who may have difficulty traveling to a food pantry
Website: https://hillsidefoodoutreach.org
Wally’s Cupboard (Western Connecticut State University Students)
Wally’s Cupboard is committed to reducing food insecurity by ensuring students have access to a reliable, supplemental food source. We strive to remove barriers and empower students to achieve their goals.
Website: https://www.wcsu.edu/student-affairs/food-pantries/
Food Assistance Online or by Phone
Not every resource requires an in-person visit. Online tools and telephone services can help residents identify programs, apply for benefits, and find food assistance beyond their immediate neighborhood. (Click the drop down arrow to learn more about each resource)
Resource information should be verified before use. Programs, hours, and eligibility requirements may change.
211 Connecticut
A statewide information and referral service that helps people locate food pantries, community meals, and other basic-needs resources.
Website: https://www.211ct.org/
Call: 211
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
SNAP provides eligible households with monthly food benefits to help pay for groceries. Residents can learn about eligibility and apply through Connecticut’s Department of Social Services.
Website: https://portal.ct.gov/dss/snap
Connecticut Foodshare — SNAP Application Assistance
Connecticut Foodshare helps Connecticut residents apply for or renew SNAP benefits, including assistance over the phone.
Website: https://www.ctfoodshare.org/snap
Phone: 860-856-4357
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
WIC provides eligible pregnant and postpartum individuals, infants, and children under age five with food benefits, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to other services.
Connecticut Department of Social Services — Food Assistance
Provides information about SNAP and other food and nutrition assistance programs, including programs for children, older adults, and eligible households.
Website: https://portal.ct.gov/dss/snap
United Way
United Way of Coastal and Western Connecticut supports individuals and families by connecting them with essential resources, funding community programs, and coordinating the Danbury Food Collaborative, which brings local organizations together to improve food access and address food insecurity.
Website: https://www.unitedwaycwc.org