Improving Core Nutrition Programs

NEW - Mobile clients line 2010

Many people feel that food banking should be the go-to solution for ending hunger. But the reality is that food banking only provides 5-6% of emergency food for those in need. To ensure everyone has enough, we must improve access to public safety net programs, which are far more effective in meeting the need.

NEW - Advocacy Brake the Cycle 2011

Advocacy

Advocating in support of Federal Nutrition Programs, to improve anti-hunger legislation will have the greatest impact on the largest population.

NEW - SNAP client pantry 2011

SNAP Outreach

Connecting low-income households with SNAP (food stamps) not only reduces the need, but it also boosts our local economy!

NEW - School lunch summer food 2010 Enfield

School Breakfast & Lunch

Connecticut is last in the nation for the number of schools offering free and reduced breakfast for 5 straight years. Why?

NEW - Summer Food free meals sign 2010

Summer Food

Many families struggle in the summer when school breakfast and lunch programs are not available. But summer food programs can fill the void.