CITY MISSION’s

FREE FOOD PROGRAM

BY THE NUMBERS.

Our Lifetime Food Distributions.

(since June 2022)

322,869

Lifetime MEALS created for Waterbury families and individuals.

387,443

Lifetime Net POUNDAGE of FREE Nutrious groceries distributed locally.

$1,184,931

Lifetime SAVING in Food Costs for Waterbury homes and households.

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OUR WORK WITH FOOD

We call it STOREHOUSE, our 100% mobile Free Food Program for families and individuals experiencing difficulty in keeping an adequate food supply in their homes. We serve everyone, regardless of age, gender, religion, ethnicity, or socio-economic group. No strings attached!

Frequently Asked Questions

about our Food Program…

  • Currently, our Food Program is not open to the public. We exclusively work with other entities to serve and support their residents.

  • Not at this time. Currently we refer individuals in need of hot meals to some of our beloved partner-organizations around the area.

  • We are always in need of unopened nonperishable food items.

    • Pasta/Rice/Mac 'n Cheese.

    • Pasta Sauce.

    • Peanut Butter & Jelly.

    • Instant Mashed Potatoes.

    • Breakfast foods.

    • Canned veggies/fruits.

    • Bottled Water.

    • Coffee/Tea.

  • Our food donations come from local grocery stores, individuals, businesses, churches, and other organizations.

  • Although we operate similarly to Food Bank/Pantry, we are not. Since our Free Food Program is 100% mobile, we do not store food in our program space. We are best thought of as a Free Food Distributor, working on behalf of our wonderful donors.

  • There is no cost or requirements. Because we work exclusively with other entities, our approach is a 'no strings attached and no questions asked' for the households who benefit from our Free Food Program.

WHAT WE’RE DOING

Weekly distribution of free groceries around Greater Waterbury to individuals and families in need. We work with low-income apartment/housing entities, local organizations, and other non-profits to get food to households who need it the most.

Monthly outreach events distribute free pantry bags to local households, especially those with senior citizens experiencing adverse health ailments, disabilities, and financial hardship.

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