About Us

The Mission of Connecticut Food Bank is to alleviate hunger. We strive to do this by supplying food products and resources to our member agencies, and promoting public awareness about the problem of hunger.

Connecticut Food Bank, a private, nonprofit organization, works with corporations, community organizations, and individuals to solicit, transport, warehouse and distribute donated food. By soliciting the food industry for products that will not sell - items that are wholesome but might have some cosmetic flaw -- Connecticut Food Bank reduces waste and feeds people.

Founded in 1982, Connecticut Food Bank is an affiliate of Feeding America, the nation's food bank network. Connecticut Food Bank is the largest centralized source of donated, emergency food in Connecticut. Through warehouses in East Haven, Fairfield, and Waterbury, and affiliated distribution centers in New London and Stamford, we provide food products to more than 650 soup kitchens, shelters, food pantries and child and adult day programs in Fairfield, Litchfield, Middlesex, New Haven, New London, and Windham counties.

Everyday operations of Connecticut Food Bank are overseen by Chief Executive Officer Nancy L. Carrington, who has served the Food Bank for more than 25 years. The Board of Directors, made up of dedicated community members from the fields of finance, law, business, fundraising, public relations, human resources, warehousing and the food industry, have enabled and encouraged growth and forward thinking at Connecticut Food Bank.

A dedicated staff of more than forty ensures that Connecticut Food Bank continues to fulfill the mission of alleviating hunger.