Food Programs
The Town of Mansfield works in collaboration with other faith based as well as non profit organizations to assist individuals and families who have food insecurities.
SENIOR CENTER - 303 Maple Road.
Distribution procedure:
Please wait in your vehicle and traffic will be directed by our resident troopers for distribution.
FOODSHARE guests will remain in their vehicle and bags will be placed in the trunk of the vehicle. All bags are the same and there will be no exchange of any items. We ask participants to wear a face covering. This can be as simple as a handkerchief or bandanna. We are in this together and lets do what we can to keep each other safe during this time.
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Mobile Foodshare is a pantry-on-wheels bringing fresh produce and other food to our neighbors in need. The program increases access to healthy food and nutrition. The mobile food truck distributes food at 303 Maple Rd, Storrs, CT 06268 every other Thursdays at 11:30 am - noon. No sign up is required.
2021 Dates:
April 8, 22
May 6, 20
June 3, 17
July 1, 15, 29
August 12, 26
September 9, 23
October 7, 21
November 4, 18
December 2, 16, 30
The Town of Mansfield has a small food pantry is for emergencies and offers nonperishable food items with limited personal hygiene as well as cleaning supplies. In order to utilize the food pantry Mansfield residents should call 860-429-3315 to schedule an appointment.
The Human Services Department is seeking a part-time Project Coordintor for the Mansfield Farm to Families Program. Here are the details.
The Mansfield Farms to Family program is designed to help connect local farms with Mansfield residents. The goal is to increase access to local fresh foods from area farms to Asset Limit Income Constrained Employed households. This is accomplished through Community Supported Agriculture shares and sourced monthly food boxes. There are a limited number of slots available and this is a first come first serve program. For more information about this program please contact 860-429-3315 or email human.services@mansfieldct.org or complete and summit the application below.
The Emergency Food Assistance Program is a federal program to help individuals and families supplement their food needs. In order to participate in this monthly program please contact the office at 860-429-3315 to complete the necessary application.