East Haven Food Pantry

One of the many ways this church community lives its discipleship is through its involvement with the East Haven Food Pantry. Anyone who lives in East Haven who meets federal income guidelines is eligible to get food from the Food Pantry.

The Food Pantry’s motto, “Neighbors Helping Neighbors,” sums up the operation, a volunteer effort for over twenty years. The Food Pantry was originally started at St. Vincent de Paul’s Church. Many organizations contribute: East Haven Schools have held food drives and Post Office letter carriers conduct food drives, as have East Haven Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. At Christ and the Epiphany, food drives are targeted to the Food Pantry’s needs. Weekly donations of bread and pastry are made by Stop & Shop, Big Y, and Costco.

Volunteer efforts increase to meet demands. Youth from East Haven also contribute community service hours, lending hands as needed. Boxes are packed for local families at Thanksgiving and the December holidays.

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