3 Ways To Help Our Neighbors Impacted by SNAP Cuts in Connecticut

Due to the shutdown of the federal government, millions of Americans will see their SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits halted on November 1, 2025.

This impacts many in our state. 360,000 Connecticut residents rely on SNAP to feed their families. 1 in 8 Americans and 1 in 5 children rely on SNAP.

Our neighbors will be losing their SNAP benefits and this is our time to step up and support them.

The following list of resources are here to help those who are seeking food pantries, organizations that assist those who are food insecure, and you’ll even find restaurants that are lending a hand at this time. And keep in mind that food pantries could always use donations and volunteers as well.

3 WAYS TO HELP

• Donate to CT Foodshare at CTFoodshare dot com. Every $1 donated = two meals.

• Volunteer your time with CT Foodshare. This helps spread the monetary donations further.

• Donate food to a local food shelter. Find the closest one at 211ct.org

LOCAL CT BUSINESSES PROVIDING FOOD FOR THOSE IN NEED

• Bagel Bros & Co in Shelton and Oxford CT are giving out plain or everything bagels with cream cheese and hot coffee

• Flour Shop Bagels in Pawcatuck is also giving out bagels to anyone who needs. You can also DONATE a meal to someone who is hungry by using this link. These options are discounted from menu price in appreciation of your kindness.

• Kouign Bakery in Wallingford is planning to offer a community food pantry every Saturday and Sunday until SNAP resumes. No purchase necessary and no questions asked. Their pantry will include canned goods, frozen fruits and veggies, bread, PB&J, rice, ramen, cereal, and water. If you’d like to donate food items, they’ll gladly take it to help out the community.

• Not A Phase Cafe in Newington is offering free meals to kids on 11/1 - 11/2. It’s limited to one meal per child and you must be a Newington resident, have your child (children) with you, and you are not required to make another purchase. Meals are chicken tenders, mini pancakes, and grilled cheese, and each comes with tater tots and a juice box. Customers will have the option to purchase a meal that will be donated to children in need as well. They’ll also be collecting nonperishable food items in a bin to give out to Newington residents.

• TJ’s Burritos in Bloomfield, starting on 11/1 until SNAP is restored, is giving out one free kids burrito or taco per child for takeout only, no questions asked, just mention “SNAP kids meal” when ordering. Other customers will be able to buy this to pay it forward to a child who needs it.