Hamden Hunger Project

Student journalists reporting on problems and solutions on hunger in Hamden and sharing information about food services.

[Hamden Hunger Project @HamdenHunger]

@adamsendroff @HamdenSchools @SuperHamden @EndHungerCT @townofhamden @curtleng @HAMDENPOLICECT Clarification: The breakfast and lunch pickup sites are for children 18 and under (Hamden PS is no longer specifying 5-18). See the map of five pickup sites: https://t.co/MxWnuSJ8s1

[Hamden Hunger Project @HamdenHunger]

Before COVID-19, we asked Hamden area residents how the town should tackle food insecurity. Here's one message we received at our Hamden Story Booth in the Miller Memorial library before it was closed.

[Hamden CERT @CERTHamden]

Face Mask Distribution today for small businesses, tomorrow: assist Hamden FD with Training, Food Deliveries for home-bound elderly, set-up for Food POD on Wednesday for 450 Families, more training sessions on Thursday & Friday & Face Mask Distribution on Friday. Busy week?

[Hamden CERT @CERTHamden]

Hamden CERT helping out with the weekly food delivery to elderly residents. @ Hamden Elderly Services https://t.co/jufijA96iC

[Hamden Hunger Project @HamdenHunger]

Today and tomorrow there will be a food and cloth mask drive in Hamden.

[Hamden Hunger Project @HamdenHunger]

This week the town of Hamden will set up a mobile food and cloth mask drive where residents can donate on May 13 and May 14.
https://t.co/utanYEMOem

[Hamden Hunger Project @HamdenHunger]

This week the town of Hamden will set up a mobile food and cloth mask drive where residents can donate on May 13 and May 14.
https://t.co/utanYEMOem

[Hamden Hunger Project @HamdenHunger]

There will be another free food distribution happening at the Hamden Middle School on Monday, April 27 from 4:30- 5:30 p.m. It is a drive-thru operation open to the public.

[New Haven Register @nhregister]

'Overwhelmed': CT teen reflects on working in a grocery during coronavirus https://t.co/TAgJuK37TH

[New Haven Register @nhregister]

A look inside the operation that's feeding more than 650 Milford kids during the coronavirus pandemic https://t.co/wZjfs6QhB4

[QVHD Public Health @qvhd]

Support is still available! Share widely, stay well.

[End Hunger Connecticut! @EndHungerCT]

In #CT:
▪️#SNAP recipients jump to 360,000, expected to 📈
▪️100s to 10s-of-1000s meals served at sites
▪️⬆️ in home food delivery
▪️Food shortages begin, more on the horizon
Donations are key to surviving this crisis & its lasting effects, & helping our families...

[Connecticut Foodshare @CTFoodshare]

Get the latest Mobile Pantry schedule updates by visiting https://t.co/BHhAkdj2vx or calling the Mobile Pantry Hotline at 203-741-9751. Calling 2-1-1 Infoline is also another resource for local food pantry locations and other info for accessing food assistance.

[Adam Sendroff @adamsendroff]

Thanks to all who made this @CTFoodBank mobile pantry drop possible. Christ Bread of Life Parish @CERTHamden @CTNationalGuard @HamdenSchools @townofhamden @HAMDENPOLICECT @HamdenFireDept @hfdcar1 @SuperHamden @curtleng @SenBlumenthal Mr. Hector Velazquez https://t.co/NWP56MajE5

[Hamden Hunger Project @HamdenHunger]

Food banks are adjusting operations to provide people food in Hamden. We are tracking changes to food banks and pantries here.
https://t.co/qoiQVA36da

[Hamden Hunger Project @HamdenHunger]

There is a growing need for food in many areas, including Hamden since the COVID-19 pandemic. Local groups and organizations are working to address the rising food insecurity, read about it and additional food resources here.
https://t.co/zGft9Be5zd

[End Hunger Connecticut! @EndHungerCT]

We are working tirelessly to provide individuals & families in need. But we wouldn't be able to do any of the work we do without the generous donations we receive. Any gift helps us continue/expand our response to needs of our families: https://t.co/87RJEyKnPX

[End Hunger Connecticut! @EndHungerCT]

#newhaven #ct #foodassistance
#endhungerct #foodforall #hungerfreect #CTCOVIDResponse

[Connecticut Dems @CTDems]

@Electric_Eyeee @SenBlumenthal @CTFoodBank The @CTFoodBank is located in Wallingford, CT. You can donate here: https://t.co/aFaG02qVkB

Thank you.

[Hamden Hunger Project @HamdenHunger]

There is a huge need. We are hearing from many who were turned away. We are trying to keep track of other food bank and pantry operations throughout Hamden here: https://t.co/Ju2LPGdAV4

[Connecticut Foodshare @CTFoodshare]

We appreciate having @SenBlumenthal stop by at yesterday's #Hamden Mobile Pantry distribution. Thank you for taking the time to address the increased need in Connecticut.

[Hamden Hunger Project @HamdenHunger]

@HamdenSchools Congrats!