Special Pop-Up Pantry Thursday Evening at Connecticut Food Bank Bridgeport Warehouse

The Connecticut Food Bank will open its Bridgeport warehouse for a Warehouse Pop-Up Pantry food distribution on Thursday, July 25, 2019, from 4:00PM to 5:00PM. The Connecticut Food Bank Bridgeport warehouse is located at 229 Mountain Grove Street, Bridgeport. The Pop-Up Pantry is open to all in need of food assistance.

Connecticut Food Bank CEO Valarie Shultz-Wilson said the Connecticut Food Bank, which normally distributes food through a network of member agencies and regularly scheduled Mobile Pantries, wants to provide additional ways for people to access healthy, nutritious food. “In a city struggling with a 21% food insecurity rate, there is a significant demand we must help meet in the community. Summer is a difficult time for many families when school is out and many children no longer have access to free or reduced-price meals they receive during the school year.”

The Warehouse Pop-Up Pantry will operate in the same manner as the Connecticut Food Bank Mobile Pantry. The distribution will be open to anyone in need of food assistance. The Pop-Up Pantry will offer a variety of nutritious food, such as fresh and frozen produce, frozen meats, fresh dairy products, breads, and an array of nonperishable foods.

The Connecticut Food Bank Warehouse Pop-Up Pantry is Thursday, July 25, from 4:00PM to 5:00PM, at 229 Mountain Grove Street, Bridgeport. People are encouraged to bring shopping bags to carry home items they receive. All who need food assistance are welcome.