Food Pantry

Page updated 7/3/24.  

The TOWN HALL FOOD PANTRY is open for business!

However we no longer take non perishable donations. Since 2020 Social services has distributed over $600k in grocery gift cards to Ridgefield residents. Over the past years we found that our consumers very much appreciate the ability to choose their own healthy and fresh food options using grocery gift cards.  Offering gift cards also has reduced food waste and enables them to make healthy choices that are right for their families and in their neighborhood store..  Please help continue to support the Ridgefield Food Pantry by donating online or mailing a donation.  As always we are very thankful for Ridgefield's generosity.

Those who experience food insecurity should contact Ridgefield Social Services to find out how to get help accessing food assistance.

Hours

The pantry hours are 8:30-4:30, M-F.  We ask that you make contact with Karen Gaudian 24 hours before your planned pickup.

Donations

Community members are welcome to donate grocery gift cards or make donations via check or online.  Ridgefield Social Services receives a 5% discount for purchasing bulk grocery cards.

Other food assistance

Anyone who has children in the Ridgefield Public Schools can check eligibility for the free and reduced lunch program, please follow instructions provided by the Ridgefield Public Schools.  

You may be eligible for CT State Nutrition Assistance Program called SNAP.  You can find eligibility requirements and information on applications here.

Anyone can access food at any of the Ruby's Pantries located throughout town: B&GC, Jesse Lee, Ridgebury Congregational Church, Nature's Temptations, Wooster Hollow Cafe

CT Foodshare mobile pantry visits Ridgefield every other Friday. Click here for more information.

Donate

Anyone wishing to donate can mail a check or gift cards to Town of Ridgefield, "Emergency Fund" in the memo, or donate online at:

https://connect.clickandpledge.com/w/Form/a0706d47-8502-4274-9b41-e2d8c3503ae1

We are not taking physical donations at Town Hall at this time; however we will accept checks, restaurant gift cards or grocery gift cards.  Gift cards can be dropped off at Town Hall during business hours.  Anyone needing access to food should contact Karen Gaudian at [email protected] or 203-431-2754.