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Food Pantry at Jewish Family Service of New Haven

Opens Wed 9 AM ET
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Address
1440 Whalley Avenue, New Haven, CT 06515
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Who qualifies & what to bring

Service area
Greater New Haven. 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: “Must be a resident of Greater New Haven. Documentation required: Income verification, Proof of Residency, Proof of family size, Entitlement benefit cards, and Photo ID. Must self attest to Federal TEFAP qualifications for government food. Additional information is required for Supplemental food.”

This is our best read of what Food Pantry at Jewish Family Service of New Haven has posted. Requirements change, so it's worth a quick call to confirm.

Hours this week Eastern Time (ET)

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Wed 9 AM – 12 PM
Thu 9 AM – 12 PM
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Food Pantry at Jewish Family Service of New Haven at 1440 Whalley Avenue, New Haven, CT provides free food (Wed, Thu: 9 AM – 12 PM ET). Walk in, no appointment needed. Must be a resident of Greater New Haven. Documentation required: Income verification, Proof of Residency, Proof of family size, Entitlement benefit cards, and Photo ID. Must self attest to Federal TEFAP qualifications for government food. Additional information is required for Supplemental food.

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