FAQ

Get Answers to Frequently Asked Questions Here

 

  1. Who do we serve?

    We are set up to serve residents of Southwick, Granville and Tolland on a monthly basis. We do not send people away hungry, but we are limited in the support we can give to non-residents.

  2. How can I receive Food Assistance ?Come to Our Community Food Pantry at 222 College Hwy and meet with our staff. Fill out our simple application form, meet certain requirements, and we’ll be ready to assist you with your food insecurities.
  3. Is Our Community Food Pantry associated with any other organization?              No. Our Community Food Pantry is a 501(c) (3) non-profit founded in 2011 with the mission of aiding those suffering from food insecurity issues. We are not associated with any other organization.

  4. Can I donate online?

    Yes, you can.

    Please click to donate.


  5. What are your hours?

    We are open for food distribution: Monday 2pm – 4pm, Tuesday 10am – 12pm,

    Wednesday 10am – 12pm, and Thursday 4pm-6pm.

  6. What holidays are you closed?

    We’re closed on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day,

    Columbus Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas.

  7. How can I help?

    Click here to go to our “Volunteer Here” page.

  8. Donor Food Guide   

PLEASE DONATE

☐ Food within date.

☐ Safe and wholesome food

☐ Commercially packaged food when applicable

☐ Properly stored food

☐ Unopened food.

☐ Fresh produce in good condition

☐ Frozen food that has remained properly frozen

☐ Refrigerated food that has remained properly refrigerated

PLEASE DO NOT DONATE

☐ Out of Date Food

☐ Opened packages

☐ Moldy or spoiled food

☐ Bulging or leaking cans

☐ Damaged or contaminated packages

☐ Home-canned foods

☐ Food that has been improperly stored

☐ Thawed/re-frozen foods of uncertain safety

☐ Expired infant formula

☐ Homemade foods unless specifically approved by the Pantry

 

Thank you for helping Our Community Food Pantry provide safe, nutritious food to our neighbors.