Covenant Soup Kitchen
220 Valley Street
Willimantic, Connecticut 06226

860.423-1643

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Most needed items as of 18 July 2024 

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.

 

If you have a green thumb and your garden is producing more than you can use, we would love any fresh produce you have to share! We serve hundreds of meals per day through the soup kitchen and dozens of families come to shop in the Community Food Pantry Cooperative every day and fresh foods are always appreciated!

  1. Deli meats and sliced cheese for sandwiches
  2. Kid friendly snacks, granola bars, fruit pouches, crackers, etc. for kids out of school for summer
  3. Breakfast cereals and oatmeal
  4. Coffee, whole bean, ground or instant
  5. Canned soups and noodle cups/ramen of all kinds
  6. Juice, large bottles and single serve drinks of any kind
  7. Canned proteins like chicken, pork, tuna, beef
  8. Fruit, canned, dried and fresh
  9. Vegetables, canned and fresh - need canned carrots, potatoes, beets, spinach and mixed veggies.
  10. Canned pasta meals (ravioli, spaghettios, beefaroni, etc.) - we have none.
  11. Rice and flavored rice mixes
  12. Pasta and flavored pasta mixes and macaroni and cheese 
  13. Baked beans and canned beans 
  14. Peanut butter
  15. Shelf stable boxed milk, non-dairy milk alternatives
  16. Pantry staples like cooking oil, flour, spices, seasonings

 

    We are in urgent need of personal care items including:

  1. Baby formula, any varieties
  2. Baby food, any ages
  3. Shampoo/conditioner, any sizes
  4. Soap/body wash, any sizes
  5. Deodorant, men & women                                                        
  6. Toothpaste and floss
  7. Diapers (sizes 2, 3, 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.

 

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