Local Food Banks
With grocery prices continuing to rise and many families currently without SNAP benefits, food insecurity has become a growing concern in our community. Thankfully, several incredible organizations in and around Newtown are working every day to make sure no one goes hungry.
At Newtown Moms, our mission is to connect families with local resources — including help when times are tough. Whether you’re looking for a place to donate or you’re in need of support yourself, these local food pantries are here for you.
FAITH Food Pantry (Newtown)
📍 46 Church Hill Road, Newtown
🕓 Open Tuesdays 9:30 AM–11:30 AM & Thursdays 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
🚗 Drive-Thru Food Drive: First Saturday of each month, 10 AM–12 PM
🌐 Website: newtownfoodpantry.org
Daily Bread Food Pantry (Danbury)
📍 1255 Park Avenue, Danbury
🕓 Monday–Saturday by appointment
🌐 Website: dailybreadfoodpantry.com
Bethel Community Food Pantry (Bethel)
📍 211 Greenwood Ave, PMB 175, Bethel
🕓 Wednesdays 10:30 AM–12 PM & First and Third Mondays 9:30 AM–11 AM
🌐 Website: bethelcommunityfoodpantry.com
Brookfield Social Services Food Pantry (Brookfield)
📍 100 Pocono Road, Brookfield
🕓 Tuesdays 9:30 AM–11 AM
🌐 Website: brookfieldct.gov/social-services
Monroe Food Pantry (Monroe)
📍 980 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe
🕓 By appointment: (203) 452-2817
🌐 Website: monroect.gov/p/food-pantry
Salt & Light Food Pantry (Monroe)
📍 423 Main Street, Monroe
🕓 Saturdays 11 AM–12 PM
🌐 Facebook: Salt & Light Food Pantry
Jericho Partnership Food Pantry (Danbury)
📍 22 Maple Avenue, Danbury
🕓 Fridays 1 PM–3:45 PM
🌐 Website: jerichopartnership.org
💛 How You Can Help
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Donate non-perishable food items such as canned goods, pasta, cereal, peanut butter, and baby supplies.
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Contribute grocery store gift cards to help families purchase fresh food.
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Volunteer your time — many pantries rely on local residents to help stock and distribute food.
Even the smallest act of kindness can make a big impact. Together, we can ensure that every family in our community has what they need this season.
✉️ Know a Pantry We Missed?
We’d love to keep this list as complete and up-to-date as possible.
If you know of another local food pantry, community fridge, or meal program, please email us at [email protected] or message us on Instagram so we can add it to our list.
Together, we can make sure every family knows where to find help — and where to lend a hand. 💕