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Catholic Charities - Archdiocese of Hartford - Institute For

Opens Tue 9 AM ET
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Address
45 Wadsworth Street, Hartford, CT 06106
food pantry

Who qualifies & what to bring

Service area
Greater Hartford. Coming from outside that area? Call first. Many still help in an emergency.
ID
A photo ID of any kind. It doesn't have to be a driver's license. They also ask for Social Security numbers or cards for each person in the household.
Proof
They may ask for proof of address (a piece of mail or a utility bill) and proof of income.

In their words: “Serves residents of Greater Hartford. Documentation required: Photo ID, Proof of address, Proof of income, and Social Security cards for all family members.”

This is our best read of what Catholic Charities - Archdiocese of Hartford - Institute For has posted. Requirements change, so it's worth a quick call to confirm.

Hours this week Eastern Time (ET)

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Mon ·
Tue 9 AM – 11:30 AM
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Fri 9 AM – 11:30 AM
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Catholic Charities - Archdiocese of Hartford - Institute For at 45 Wadsworth Street, Hartford, CT provides free food (Tue, Fri: 9 AM – 11:30 AM ET). Walk in, no appointment needed. Serves residents of Greater Hartford. Documentation required: Photo ID, Proof of address, Proof of income, and Social Security cards for all family members.

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