Foodshare Extends FREE Food Distribution at Rentschler Field

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East Hartford, CT— Foodshare’s food distribution at Rentschler Field will start back up again on Tuesday, January 12.

Foodshare has been distributing food at Rentschler Field in East Hartford since the start of the pandemic. This distribution site alone has served over 225,000 households; many new to food insecurity due to COVID-19 and has distributed over 6 million meals.

Foodshare is encouraging people to connect with additional food resources in their community, including Foodshare’s network of over 200 partner pantries and meal programs in Greater Hartford. Our partner programs have food and resources available to help community members who are struggling with food insecurity. To access additional food resources call 2-1-1, go to https://www.211ct.org/, or visit www.foodshare.org/help.

WINTER SCHEDULE

Foodshare will be distributing food on TUESDAYS starting on January, 12; with an end date to be determined.

NEW WINTER HOURS:
9:30 am – 1:00 pm
Address:  615 Silver Lane, East Hartford, CT 06118 – Silver Lane entrance; gates will close at 1:00 pm

In the event of winter weather check Foodshare’s social media as well as NBC-CT and FOX61 for schedule updates.