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Sponsor a Meal
Currently we have over 800 families registered. We expect that number to climb over 1,000 by the end of the day.
Nov 12, 20251 min read


Thanksgiving Cost Breakdown
There’s a reason Thanksgiving is our director’s absolute FAVORITE holiday and that reason is way our COMMUNITY rallies around this entire operation.
Nov 7, 20252 min read


November Wishlist
Thanks to YOUR help, we distributed over 43907 lbs of food to over 1,654 individuals and 554 families!
Nov 1, 20251 min read


Thanksgiving Sign Ups are OPEN
Thanksgiving Basket registration is open until November 12th.
Oct 30, 20251 min read


A Message from our Director
I would just like to share a few updates with you as we continue to navigate new and unknown times. The entire Seymour Oxford Food Bank team is working hard to do our part in making sure NO ONE goes without food not only NOW but ALWAYS.
Oct 29, 20252 min read


Seymour Oxford Food Bank preparing for influx of clients as SNAP benefits set to expire
“I think there’s a lot of heartbreak and as someone who has received SNAP benefits through different periods of my life, I can really tap into how that must feel for those families.”
Walton says the food pantry has saw over 1,300 clients last month and she forecasts November’s numbers will be much higher.
Oct 27, 20252 min read


What We Know About SNAP Benefits
360,000 CT residents receive SNAP benefits each month to help keep food on the table. Our working families who simply do not earn enough to cover all their basic needs.
Oct 24, 20251 min read


SOFB Director Kristina Walton Honored with CT ImpaCT Award
Congratulations, to our director Kristina Walton for being awarded the United Way CT ImpaCT Award for IMPACTFUL EMERGING LEADER!!!
Oct 22, 20251 min read


Adopt a Shelf
We are EXCITED to share “Adopt a Shelf ”
This program allows local businesses, organizations, clubs, and teams to participate in meeting the needs of our neighbors.
Oct 13, 20251 min read


October Wishlist
Hello Community! Thanks to YOUR help, last month we distributed over 37,000 lbs of food to over 1,300 individuals and 446 families! That’s RECORD, even for us. What a testament to the POWER of COMMUNITY. As we gear up for more busy days ahead our most needed items are: Progresso/chunky style soup Cereal/Oatmeal Chef Boyardee Instant Potatoes Pasta Sides Canned Fruit Items can be ordered through our Amazon Wishlist, dropped off in person at 20 Pine St. Seymour OR shipped to 13
Oct 1, 20251 min read


September Wishlist
Thanks to YOUR help, last month we distributed over 30,000 lbs of food to over 1,000 individuals and 376 families!
Sep 3, 20251 min read


We've Expanded Our Hours!
Recently we added additional client shopping hours on Tuesday & Thursday afternoons AND Monday evenings.
Aug 14, 20251 min read


Volunteers Needed!
We are in URGENT need of VOLUNTEERS to staff our afternoon shopping shifts!!!
Aug 14, 20251 min read


Calling All Couponing Experts!!!
In addition to food items, the Food Bank is regularly in need of less frequently donated items like soap, shampoo, body wash, razors, shaving cream, pads, tampons, dish soap, laundry detergent, toilet paper, and paper towels.
Aug 11, 20251 min read


August Wishlist
Every month the food bank is seeing more and more of our neighbors struggling. Thanks to YOU we are able to meet their needs. That is why we are SO GRATEFUL for every supporter and donation.
Aug 1, 20251 min read


Thankful Thursday
This Thursday we are extra grateful for the support of our ENTIRE community. ❤️🫶🏻
Jul 3, 20251 min read


July Wishlist
As we gear up for another busy month, we could use support in restocking our shelves. Currently our most needed items are:
🏖️ Progresso/chunky style soup
🏖️ Tuna
🏖️ Granola Bars
🏖️ Oatmeal
🏖️ Ramen Noodles
Jul 2, 20251 min read


🌱 Grow a Row for Your Neighbors! 🌱
This gardening season, we're inviting you to make a simple but meaningful impact—dedicate a row of your garden to grow fresh produce for local families in need.
Jun 27, 20251 min read


Volunteer Picnic Coming Soon!
Hey Volunteers! We cant wait to celebrate YOU!
Jun 26, 20251 min read


June Wishlist
Items can be ordered through our Amazon Wishlist, dropped off in person at 20 Pine St. Seymour OR shipped to 130 Bee Mountain Rd. Oxford.
Jun 9, 20251 min read
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