As the end of 2025 has passed, we reflect on and are proud of all the amazing things we've achieved together and give a big, heartfelt thank you to our volunteers, our partners, our donors and our guests! 58,481 individuals and 701,772 meals 9.5% YoY increase in guests and meals from 2024 to 2025 80% YoY increase in guests and meals from 2023 to 2025 Provided a dignified and pleasant Client Choice small market shopping experience to 300-320 guest families / week Established n

Connecticut Foodshare has encouraged food pantries around the state to identify opportunities to collaborate. The New London Area Food Pantry and The Place, operated by Ledge Light Health District, had been cooperating as neighboring pantries. For Thanksgiving 2025, we were able to take this cooperation to the next level by collaborating in a joint Thanksgiving basket distribution to 990 families. Volunteers from both pantries came together over one day to provide a succes

In September 2025, we announced a new collaborative program with Bikes for Kids in Essex CT. Since that September announcement, we have delivered 25 refurbished bikes with current requests, as of November 2025, for 40 more bikes. Requests must be made at the Pantry. We ask that kids be present to receive their bikes.