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Causes: Emergency Assistance, Food, Food Banks & Pantries, Human Services

Mission: Foodshare is Greater Hartford’s regional food bank, working to nourish our neighbors every, single day by increasing access to healthy food. We will continue this work for as long as there are people in need—but hunger is bigger than food. Collecting and distributing 11.5 million of meals worth of food each year gives us a stark understanding of the everyday realities of food insecurity. With your support we are building collaborative partnerships and advocating on behalf of those we serve, with one goal in mind—building a stronger and healthier Greater Hartford for us all. Foodshare is changing what it means to be a food bank. Join the conversation online at www.foodshare.org.

Community Stories

5 Stories from Volunteers, Donors & Supporters

Ann C.5 Client Served

Rating: 5

08/27/2020

When I was disabled after a bad accident & could not work, Foodshare was my rescue. Gloria McAdam was my hero, telling me & my friend (who drove my car) how to get foodstamps, & good, gently-bruised food at low prices. I would have been hungry & destitute without Foodshare. Over time, my financial circumstances changed, & I am happy to donate to Foodshare.

pete1258 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

01/04/2017

Foodshare does an excellent job getting food to the needy. Salaries, wages, and other expenses are well under 20% of donations.

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Givingmommy

Givingmommy Donor

Rating: 5

01/30/2014

A great non profit that consistently exceeds my expectations as a donor. I love their Thanksgiving drive the most. Keep up the great work.

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abbeysam Volunteer

Rating: 5

12/02/2009

Have been a Foodshare volunteer for 8 years, and as a professional social worker I constantly refer needy clients to them, also. The staff is amazingly dedicated - to them, it's much more than a job, it's a mission. The 2,500 volunteers are incredibly involved and many serve more than one function. I am continually impressed that 95% of their budget goes directly to helping people.

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momjack Volunteer

Rating: 5

12/02/2009

I have nejoyed being a volunteer and donor fro Fodshare, for several years. I also work as a Resident Services Coordinator in elderly/disabled housing. These persons depend on the Foodshare Mobile Unit, to meet their nutritional needs on a regular basis. I am grateful for the work we all do!

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