Horace Bushnell Children's Food Pantry

A Message from the Director The Children's Food Pantry has changed the lives of many families in the Greater Hartford Area, the need is great and many children are suffering from lack of food. Please join the battle against hunger, for more information please feel free to call me at (860)522-3296 ext 18. Sincerely, Bro. Robert Williams, Jr.


ABOUT THE PANTRY For many of us, hunger is just a brief moment of discomfort, while for others it is an extended state of distress. In 1972, the Horace Bushnell Children's Food Pantry was established with the mission of providing food to needy children. Now it has expanded to include senior citizens, disabled and homeless. Presently the Children's Food Pantry can provide food for about 150 needy adults and 350 needy children a week. The amount of needy families in Hartford is continuing to increase. The Food Pantry needs more supporters than ever in order to address the current needs in the Greater Hartford area. With the proper funding and support, the Horace Bushnell Children's Food Pantry can provide food for 300 to 400 needy adults and 700 to 800 children a week.	COMMON QUESTIONS Who comes to The Pantry? Single mothers, fathers, seniorcitizens and the disable come to The Pantry. That includes people from all backgrounds and ethnic groups who are having financial difficulty. What do they receive per visit? Families receive a two-day supply of groceries based on the family size. What is the long-term vision of The Pantry? The vision of the Horace Bushnell Children's Food Pantry is to provide adequate food, clothing and educational service to needy families in the Greater Hartford Area during times of financial need. How are financial donations utilized? Financial donations are used to purchase food and supplies from wholesale and retail stores at a discounted rate, operations, equipment, renovations, transportation, and publications.	MAKING A DIFFERENCE There are many ways to effectively help those who are in need through the Horace Bushnell Children's Food Pantry. Below we have listed just a few: Financial Donations Food donations Clothing donations Volunteering at the Pantry Informing & involving others Organizing schools, churches and organizations to sponsor food drives Donating food storage equipment Donating transportation to deliver food to shut ins Informing civic groups and fraternal organizations of the need Suggested Shopping List Tuna fish Canned vegetables Canned meats Juices Baked beans Macaroni & Cheese Canned spreads Oatmeal Soups Non-perishables Jelly Pasta Tomato Sauce Powdered/canned milk Rice Baby foods Diapers Shoes/Socis Winter clothes

The Pantry operates entirely on donations from churches, companies, foundations, and individuals.