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Hartford Neighborhood Centers - Mitchell House

Opens Mon 9:30 AM ET
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Address
38 Lawrence Street, Hartford, CT 06106
groceries

Who qualifies & what to bring

Service area
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.
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 Hartford, families in emergency situations, or those receiving food stamps or cash assistance. Must have a referral letter from a social service professional, police department, or church. Documentation required: referral letter, picture ID, and proof of address (cable/telephone, gas, electricity utility bill, or government letter dated within 30 days showing apt number if applicable).”

This is our best read of what Hartford Neighborhood Centers - Mitchell House has posted. Requirements change, so it's worth a quick call to confirm.

Hours this week Eastern Time (ET)

Sun ·
Mon 9:30 AM – 1 PM · 4 PM – 6 PM
Tue 9:30 AM – 1 PM · 4 PM – 6 PM
Wed 9:30 AM – 1 PM · 4 PM – 6 PM
Thu 9:30 AM – 1 PM · 4 PM – 6 PM
Fri ·
Sat ·

Hartford Neighborhood Centers - Mitchell House at 38 Lawrence Street, Hartford, CT provides free food (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu: 9:30 AM – 1 PM · Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu: 4 PM – 6 PM ET). Walk in, no appointment needed. Serves residents of Hartford, families in emergency situations, or those receiving food stamps or cash assistance. Must have a referral letter from a social service professional, police department, or church. Documentation required: referral letter, picture ID, and proof of address (cable/telephone, gas, electricity utility bill, or government letter dated within 30 days showing apt number if applicable).

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