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Bethlehem Food Bank & Comfort Closet
Bethlehem Food Bank & Comfort Closet
Taking a Bite Out of Hunger
Preserving Personal Dignity
The Bethlehem Food Bank & the Bethlehem Comfort Closet provide food and personal-care items to Bethlehem residents in need.
The volunteer team managing the food bank is committed to providing a range of healthy food options in a manner that respects privacy and dignity. Shelves are stocked through donations of money, nonperishable foods, personal-care items, meats, dairy products, prepared meals, and fresh seasonal produce from the Bethlehem Community Garden as well as through fundraising events and local food drives. The Pet Pantry provides food for family animal companions.
The application process is simple. Stop at the window during open hours.
Open
Open
Monday: 10 a.m. - 12 noon
Friday: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 12 noon
For Food Emergencies
For Food Emergencies
Text of Leave a Message
860-631-3169
First Church of Bethlehem
First Church of Bethlehem
21 Main Street South
Bethlehem, CT 06751
Park behind the church and come to the window under the awning.
Who may receive?
Who may receive?
The Bethlehem Food Bank and the Bethlehem Comfort Closet are open to anyone in need living in Bethlehem.
Privacy
Privacy
The volunteers and members of Caring for Bethlehem respect the privacy of all served by the Bethlehem Food Bank and the Bethlehem Comfort Closet.
Caring for Bethlehem Resource Center
Caring for Bethlehem Resource Center
Open during Food Bank Hours
Open during Food Bank Hours
OR
Call or Text: 860-631-3169 or Email: Friends@CFBethlehem.org to make an appointment.
Prince of Peace Clothing Bank
Prince of Peace Clothing Bank
Provided by The Good Shepherds of Church of the Nativity
Open to All in Need
Open to All in Need
2nd Friday from 3:00 - 5:00
2nd Saturday from 10:00 to 12:00
4th Friday from 3:00 - 5:00
4th Saturday from 10:00 - 12:00
Donations
Donations
Gently Used and Freshly Laundered Clothing and New Underwear & Socks in the package
Leave donations under the roof at the side entrance to the hall at Church of the Nativity.
Please Note: The Beige Clothing Box in the parking lot at Church of the Nativity is NOT connected with the new Prince of Peace Clothing Bank. All clothing left in that box is recycled by a textile recycling company.
Caring for Bethlehem Programs
Caring for Bethlehem Programs
Text or Leave a Message at 860-631-3169 for Assistance
Email: Friends@CFBethlehem.org
Or Apply at the Bethlehem Food Bank
The Bethlehem Assistance Fund
The Bethlehem Assistance Fund
Small Household Emergencies
The Bethlehem Fuel Bank
The Bethlehem Fuel Bank
Fuel Assistance or Heating Repairs
The Bethlehem Scholarship Fund
The Bethlehem Scholarship Fund
Education Scholarships for Bethlehem’s Graduating Seniors & Adults Continuing Education
For Information about Scholarships: Scholarship@CFBethlehem.org
Children's Fund
Children's Fund
The Pfahl Family Children's Fund provides for the needs of Bethlehem children including clothing, summer recreation camp opportunities, and other assistance. Email: Friends@CFBethlehem.org for information or speak to Vera or Rick at the Bethlehem Food Bank.
Caring for Bethlehem, Inc. is an all-volunteer non-profit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity organization incorporated in the State of Connecticut.
Caring for Bethlehem, Inc. provides assistance for local individuals and families regardless of race, religion, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, citizenship, veteran or disability status, or of any other class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Bethlehem Food Bank, Bethlehem Comfort Closet, Bethlehem Assistance Fund, Bethlehem Fuel Bank, and Bethlehem Scholarship Fund are registered trade names of Caring for Bethlehem, Inc.
Prince of Peace Parish of the Archdiocese of Hartford serves the Bethlehem and Woodbury communities. The Clothing Bank is open to all in need.
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