Connecticut Food Bank (CFB)

The mission of Connecticut Food Bank (CFB) is to alleviate hunger by supplying food products and resources to agencies throughout our service areas, and to promote public awareness about the problem of hunger.

Description:
By soliciting the food industry for products they will not sell - products that are wholesome but that usually have some cosmetic flaw - CFB reduces food waste and feeds people.

CFB provides food to 650 programs, including soup kitchens, food pantries, shelters and residential centers.

In 2007 Connecticut Food Bank distributed 15.3 million pounds of food; since its incorporation in 1982, it has distributed 171 million pounds of food.

Connecticut Food Bank is funded privately, supported by a broad base of individuals, businesses, foundations and community organizations.

History:
Founded in 1982, Connecticut Food Bank is a private, nonprofit organization that serves community-based hunger-relief organizations in six of Connecticut's eight counties: Fairfield, Litchfield, Middlesex, New Haven, New London and Windham.

Contact person: Kim Damien, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (203) 469-4871

Address:

150 Bradley Street East Haven, CT 06512-1407 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.ctfoodbank.org

Directions:

Directions to CFB East Haven Warehouse: 150 Bradley Street East Haven, CT 06512-1407 (203) 469-5000 FAX: (203) 469-4871 1-95 North**: Exit 51 (Frontage Rd., East Haven) WARNING: HEAVY CONSTRUCTION. At first traffic light turn right onto Forbes Place (no road sign). Take an immediate left onto Kimberly Ave. At next light, turn left onto High St., stay in the left lane as you go over the bridge. At the light, turn left onto Laurel St. Proceed short distance down Laurel St. After you go under the 1-95 overpass, take the left onto Bradley St. CFB is the first building on the left. **FOR TRACTOR TRAILER TRUCKS COMING FROM I -95 North: Take Exit 50 - Go down 7 traffic lights, take a left onto High Street. At second traffic light, take a left onto Laurel St. Proceed a short distance on Laurel. Immediately after going under 1-95 overpass, take first left onto Bradley St. CFB is the first bldg on left. 1-95 South: Exit 52 (North High St.) At end of ramp, turn left onto North High St. Proceed to first traffic light, (DO NOT CROSS HIGHWAY BRIDGE) stay in right lane to bear right onto Laurel St. Proceed short distance on Laurel. After you go under the 1-95 overpass, take the first left onto Bradley St. CFB is the first building on the left. I-91 North: Exit 8 (Middletown Ave.) At end of ramp, turn right onto Middletown Ave. Proceed to the fourth traffic light (Burger King is on the left), turn right onto Eastern St. Follow Eastern St. approximately 3 miles (Eastern turns into Laurel St.). You will see an overpass as you approach Bradley St. Make a right onto Bradley St. before you come to the overpass. CFB is the first building on the left. 1-91 South: Exit 8 (Middletown Ave.) At end of ramp, turn left onto Middletown Ave. Proceed to the fourth traffic light (Burger King is on the left), turn right onto Eastern St. Follow Eastern St. approximately 3 miles (Eastern turns into Laurel St.) You will see an overpass as you approach Bradley St. Make a right onto Bradley St. before you come to the overpass. CFB is the first building on the left.

Last updated on September 15, 2009