top of page


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


THANK YOU ALL FOR A FANTASTIC FUNDRAISER!
Every DONATION, SHARE AND LIKE helped us double the amount raised last year!
May 11, 20251 min read


Nourishing Neighbors Through The Great Give
Did you know our Nourishing Neighbors campaign at The GREAT GIVE is starting May 7th?
May 6, 20251 min read


Walk Against Hunger- Join Us
Come join our team in the Walk Against Hunger!
Apr 9, 20252 min read


Registration OPEN for Summer Meal Bags
Registration is officially OPEN for our Summer Meal Bag program.
Apr 9, 20251 min read


Now Available: Free Tax Prep!
We are offering 2 options to get your Taxes filed for FREE by certified Tax Preparers!
Feb 12, 20251 min read


Bi-Partisan Effort Seeks To Allocate $10 Million To Stock Food Pantries
“Ten million dollars equates to 22 million meals across over 600 organizations. That’s huge,” Walton said.
Jan 30, 20252 min read
Our Latest News & Events
bottom of page
