Emergency Food Drive in Progress
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GIVE NOW - Financial Donations
Financial donations are processed securely through our founding partner, the First Congregational Church of Bloomfield. Please select “SNAP Response” from the dropdown menu to ensure your gift supports this initiative.
Prefer to Give Food or Essentials Instead?
Your donations of food and essential household items make a lasting difference for families in need across our region.
Join our regional food drive by donating non-perishable food or household items at any participating collection site.
Every donation matters!
Join the Regional Food Access Network
If your town, congregation, or organization is collecting food or essential household items, we need your help to expand our reach.
Submit your site below so it can be added to our regional donation network, helping us direct food and resources where they’re needed most.
Committee Information & Meetings
The Regional Food Access & SNAP Change Preparedness Committee unites leaders from municipalities, faith communities, and nonprofit organizations to strengthen regional food security and coordination. Our shared goal is to ensure that no family in our region goes without access to food or essential household items during times of crisis or transition.
📅 Friday, November 7, 2025
🕒 10:00 am– Virtual (Zoom)
If your organization would like to attend or receive an invitation link, please contact Lori Quarterson, Committee Chair, Lori.Quarterson@yahoo.com.
Our committee continues to meet regularly to strengthen food access across the region. On October 24, 2025, the committee discussed regional food collection logistics, coordination of donation drop-off sites, and outreach strategies to expand participation among community and faith-based partners.
Learn more about the committee’s discussion and next steps:
View Public Meeting Summary – October 24, 2025
Founded through the Bloomfield Congregational Church, this growing regional coalition includes representatives from multiple towns across Connecticut working together to build sustainable food-access networks and rapid response systems during emergencies.