Food Pantry

Page updated 9/21/22.  

The TOWN HALL FOOD PANTRY remains closed to both food donations and shopping. Since 2020 Social services has distributed over $350k 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.  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 space is closed indefinitely to shopping or donations, but Social Services is available in person, by phone or email to help from 8:30-4:30, M-F.

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 applicaitons here.

The United Way Healthy Savings discount cards are available to eligible Ridgefielders.  This card offers a free $10 of produce each week, and discounts on other healthy items.  Click here for more information.

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 monthly. 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-e2d8c3...

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.