Covenant Soup Kitchen
220 Valley Street
Willimantic, Connecticut 06226

860.423-1643

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Due to funding cuts, we are currently struggling to source enough foods to keep our pantry stocked. We serve hundreds of people per day from our pantry and are in desperate need of:

Canned vegetables, canned fruit, canned soups, canned proteins, canned pasta meals, cereal/oatmeal, pasta, rice, shelf stable milk and milk alternatives, diapers, wipes, soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste.

Thank you so much for any help you can provide. 

Updated 22 July 2025

Most needed items as of 15 October 2025

We are open every day, year round and are serving more meals than ever before. If you have any time to come in and volunteer, we could really use your help!

Note: No added sodium/low sodium, no added sugar/low sugar/sugar free, and low fat/saturated fat food items of all kinds - healthier options are greatly appreciated by our guests with chronic health conditions. Allergen friendly options are also needed for those on restricted diets.

 

Any donations can be brought to the CSK Deliveries door at the back of the church building Monday-Friday from 9-3:30 and Saturday and Sunday from 9-12. 

 

We will be updating our Holiday Wish List in the next week or two!

Our guests are in need of winter coats, boots, weatherproof footwear and warm layers to protect them from the elements while walking to work, waiting for the school bus, etc.-all ages, sizes and genders are needed and gently used is fine! Thank you!
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    Items needed every day:

  1. Canned vegetables, any variety-we have none.
  2. Canned fruits, any varities-we have pears.
  3. Deli meats and sliced cheese for sandwiches-we serve over 500 sandwiches every Sunday
  4. Breakfast cereals and oatmeal-we have oat rings
  5. Canned soups and noodle cups/ramen of all kinds-we have vegetable
  6. Canned proteins like chicken, pork, tuna, beef
  7. Canned pasta meals (ravioli, spaghettios, beefaroni, etc.) - we have none.
  8. Rice and flavored rice mixes
  9. Pasta and flavored pasta mixes 
  10. Baked beans 
  11. Peanut butter, jelly
  12. Shelf stable boxed milk, non-dairy milk alternatives
  13. Pantry staples like cooking oil, flour, spices, seasonings
  14. Individually packaged snack items like granola bars, trail mix, fruit cups, pudding cups, crackers

 

    We are in urgent need of personal care items including:

  1. Baby formula, any varieties
  2. Baby food, any ages
  3. Shampoo, any sizes
  4. Soap/body wash, any sizes
  5. Deodorant, men & women                                                        
  6. Toothpaste and floss
  7. Diapers (sizes 4, 5, 6, 7 most needed) and baby wipes
  8. Period supplies for women and girls - tampons in all absorbencies, pads, liners
  9. Incontinence supplies for men and women, all sizes of pull on

 

  1. Dog and cat food, cat litter so the furry friends our families love can stay healthy during difficult times too! Any pet accessories like collars, leashes, toys, coats are also appreciated - gently used is just fine.

 

On behalf of our guests, thank you very much for your help!