Windsor Food & Fuel Bank in Need of Specific Food Items

After the winter holidays, a slowdown in donations of food to nonprofit pantries across the country is not uncommon. Yet hunger is a year-round concern for people who are struggling with food insecurity…and this is true in Windsor too.

The Windsor Food & Fuel Bank’s pantry currently has a shortage of several specific nonperishable food items on its shelves. What especially is needed now are Hot Cereal, Cake and Brownie Mixes, and condiments such as Ketchup, Mustard and Mayonnaise, according to Joanna Gould, President of the Windsor Food & Fuel Bank, and Jasmine Hall, Social Services Coordinator for the Town of Windsor.

In addition to the above foods, the Windsor Food & Fuel Bank always needs peanut butter & jelly, spaghetti sauce & pasta, canned meats, crackers, cold cereal, baked beans, canned fruits and vegetables, fruit juice, coffee, tea and hot chocolate. Personal care items such as paper towels, facial tissues, toilet paper, diapers and baby wipes are always welcome.

If people want to help, they are encouraged to drop off donations during regular Food Bank hours. If it is a large order, please call 860-285-1839 to schedule drop-off time.

The Windsor Food & Fuel Bank’s hours are: Monday and Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.; Wednesday and Thursday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.; and fourth Thursday evening from 5 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. The Windsor Food Bank is located on the left side (South side) of the LP Wilson Community Center at 599 Matianuck Ave. in Windsor.

The Windsor Food & Fuel Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was founded in 1967 as the Windsor Community Service Council (WCSC). The all-volunteer Board, along with our partners at Windsor Social Services, works to accomplish our Mission of ensuring that no Windsor resident goes hungry, is cold, or is without basic necessities. The generosity of local individuals, businesses, civic and religious organizations provides for 95 percent of the WF&FB’s annual operating budget. If you are a Windsor resident and not a current client of the Windsor Food & Fuel Bank but find yourself in need of food assistance, call the Windsor Social Services office at 860-285-1839, Mondays through Fridays. Information is also available at www.townofwindsorct.com/social-services and at www.windsorfoodbank.org.